AFB Maintenance Technician, B-Crew

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Annual incentive/bonus program

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual wellness credit

Paid time off incl. 11 company-wide 0H

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms and safety shoes provided

Job summary

AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great! Maintains and repairs complex equipment, ensuring food-grade manufacturing safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and installation tasks, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Qualified candidates bring 3+ years in food manufacturing maintenance, familiarity with NFPA 70e, energy isolation, and experience with PLCs; proficiency in Word/Excel is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex maintenance repairs/work orders.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Advanced system troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical.
• 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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

PLC

Safety compliance

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## AFB Maintenance Technician, B-CrewApplylocations: Aurora, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ107573This 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 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 providedJob 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 TechsSafety, 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’sExperience: • 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 reliabilityEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent requiredPhysical Demands: • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk and hear; bend, reach, and pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Employees are often required to climb ladders.Work Environment: • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The temperature in the plant varies seasonally and may be hot and humid in the late summer. The employee may be exposed to the weather outside the plant. The meat room remains cold temperature year round. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in the production environment. PPE requirements apply.*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.*