Maintenance Tech - 2nd shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift at the Carthage, MO plant. The role involves monitoring, repairing and maintaining production equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting startup testing.

The candidate will work with the maintenance team to prevent downtime and ensure GMP/SOP compliance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, assisting with line startup, and performing facilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and components including chains, sprockets, gears and bearings.
• Previous Refrigeration experience is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with coworkers and managers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain processing equipment (mechanical and electrical).
• Inspect for potential problems and prevent component failure.
• Monitor machinery to minimize downtime and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate to schedule routine and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with line startup and equipment adjustments.
• Perform building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Adhere to GMPs, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Work safely and promote a safe work environment.
• Weld and fabricate machinery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Refrigeration experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Job description

Maintenance Tech - 2nd shift

US-MO-Carthage

Job ID: 2026-10501

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Carthage Plant

Overview

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.

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)

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.