Afb Maintenance Technician A-Crew

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. [Click here](http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more. **Job Description** **AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!** **At AFB, Our People Matter—it’s the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package.** **Here’s why you will love working for AFB International:** * Competitive pay based on experience * Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance. * “Pay for performance” annual merit increases. * 401(k) with company matching—build your financial future with a total company match of up to 4.5%. * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family’s well-being. * Annual wellness credit of $600 -$1200 paid directly to employees for completing wellness activities throughout the year. * Paid time off including vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus accrued sick time. * Company Paid Parental Leave for new parents. Birth parents receive 12 weeks paid leave and non-birth parents receive 6 weeks paid leave. * Company paid short-term and long-term disability. * Tuition reimbursement program. * Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided—your safety and comfort are our * Tools and equipment provided 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: * **3+ years of maintenance experience in food grade manufacturing preferred** * 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 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities * Experience with preventative maintenance programs * Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics * Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment * Commitment to safety, quality, and reliability 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._