Maintenance Technician I

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.

Job Description

• STARTING WAGE $24.50 $1.50 night shift differential***
  
  
  

Pay based on experience

AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!

Joining our team as a Maintenance Technician, B Crew Liquid and Dry Facilities.

B Crew Shift Hours: 6 pm-6 am; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday.

At AFB, our People Matter including you. As a Night Maintenance Tech, you’ll be the problem-solver who keeps our pet food operation running strong. You’ll use a Kaizen mindset to spot issues before they happen, help us win and grow with customers, and support a company that thinks beyond today with a true long term approach. If you want a place where you can grow your skills and make a difference, step in.

This position will be responsible for conducting both routine and breakdown maintenance in the Aurora plant. These duties will include troubleshooting of plant systems and repair and rebuild of plant components. Individual should function well with members of the AFB team. Individual should also be available to work all shifts and be available for overtime as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following.

Essential duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to the following. Ancillary duties may be assigned.

• System troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical.
• Adherence to all safety policies.
• Preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of rotating equipment and fabrication.
• Demonstrated ability for pipefitting and fabrication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety codes.
• Familiar with computer and microprocessors.
  
  
  

Responsible to clean and sanitize any work area and equipment where maintenance has been performed, or in accordance with supervisory instructions, including any Critical Control Points, in accordance with the plant food safety requirements.

Studies and signs off on HACCP training in accordance with the plant food safety requirements. Cleans and Maintains work area in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule.

Other duties may be required at the supervisor or management request.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.