Maintenance Technician Lead

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption.

Job Description

Job Tasks

• Complete complex maintenance repairs/work orders
• Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment
• Advanced system troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical
• Clean and sanitize any work area and equipment where work is performed, including critical control points
• Complete all tasks in work area on the master cleaning schedule and document
• Provides excellent internal customer service
• Set up and installation of high speed mechanical seals
• Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting including: safety, functionality, and controls
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuit issues, electro-pneumatic systems, control systems, motor control circuits, electrical and P&ID drawings
• Complete and record required daily wastewater tests
• Train lower level Maintenance Techs

Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Requirements:

• Lock out/tag out
• Fall protection
• Emergency evacuations
• Inspect, wear and maintain appropriate PPE
• Ladder safety
• Spill containment and clean-up
• Confined space entry
• NFPA 70e Arc Flash
• Food Defense
• GMP's

Experience:

• Computer and microprocessors experience preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of safety codes, electrical circuits, plant food safety requirements, NFPA 70e, isolation and elimination of energy sources
• Must have 5+ years of maintenance experience in a food-grade manufacturing environment with prior leadership experience overseeing direct reports or equivalent team lead responsibilities.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.