Maintenance Mechanic 1st shift

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International is seeking a maintenance mechanic to install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment, and to build and test new components for optimal operation. You will troubleshoot, perform emergency repairs, and uphold a safety-first culture in a high-noise plant environment.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspections, and coordination with team members to ensure continuous production and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Practical mind with mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and a safety-first culture.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repairs and service work orders.
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect machines for malfunctions by sight and sound.
• Use hand and power tools to perform tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure safety through PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Record daily maintenance activities and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Practical mindset

Attention to detail

Safety-first

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Electrical testing equipment

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 to learn more.

Job Description

As a maintenance mechanic you will install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment. Responsibilities will also include building and maintaining mechanical systems and involve the use of a variety of hand and power tools. You may be expected to assemble, inspect, install and test new pieces of equipment to ensure they are in good working order. You will need to troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs when something malfunctions.

To be successful in this role you should have a practical mind, mechanical aptitude, and strong attention to detail as well as be able to ensure that machinery and equipment are in excellent operating condition. We prioritize a safety-first culture where every team member is expected to uphold and contribute to a safe working environment above all else.

Job Tasks:

• Complete and perform maintenance repairs/work orders
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions
• Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment
• Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting including: safety, functionality, and controls
• Advanced system troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical
• Provides excellent internal customer service
• Set up and installation of high speed mechanical seals
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuit issues, electro-pneumatic systems, control systems, motor control circuits,
• Complete and record required daily wastewater tests

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
• 2- 5 years of previous maintenance mechanic experience preferred

At AFB, Our People Matter-its the cornerstone of our culture.

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.