Maintenance Tech - 2nd shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to monitor, repair, and maintain plant production equipment and facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, set up equipment for startup, and ensure GMP/SOP compliance while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, some refrigeration experience, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with the Maintenance Planner, team leaders, and machine operators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including chains, gears, belts and bearings.
• Refrigeration experience is a plus; strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain processing equipment (mechanical and electrical).
• Inspect for potential problems and prevent failures.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planner to schedule preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Oral and written communication

Refrigeration experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician will monitor, repair and maintain the plants’ production equipment as well as perform maintenance on the facility and its utilities. Including, performing preventative maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, setting up and testing equipment for startup, and inspecting, lubricating and making necessary repairs to equipment.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain processing equipment both mechanical and electrical
• Inspect, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate action to prevent component failure
• Monitor machinery to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate within the Maintenance Planner to schedule and develop routine and preventative maintenance schedules
• Assist Team Leaders and Machine Operators in efficient line start up and equipment adjustments
• Perform building maintenance and repairs as needed to include carpentry, plumbing, and painting
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, GMPs, and SOPs
• Work safely and promote a safe work environment
• Weld and fabricate machinery when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Temperatures in the cooking area can exceed 80 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with Food Safety: GMP’s, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF and Quality requirements.

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some college coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and components including chains, sprockets, gears, bushings, bearings, gear boxes and other moving parts
• Previous Refrigeration experience a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors and department managers required

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to reach, bend, kneel, stooping, crouching/squatting, crawling, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Lifting and/or carrying up to 100 pounds for a distance of 20ft.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants.
• Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will the position manage others? Yes ☐ No ☒