Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Lampasas, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to monitor, repair and maintain production equipment and facilities.

You will perform preventative maintenance, assist with startup testing, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and help with line start up and equipment adjustments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of mechanical systems, and strong communication skills; refrigeration experience a plus.

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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors and department managers required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain processing equipment (mechanical and electrical).
• Inspect and prevent potential problems to avoid component failure.
• Monitor machinery to minimize downtime and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to schedule preventive maintenance.
• Assist with line startup and equipment adjustments; perform building maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to GMPs, SOPs and safety rules; promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Oral and written communication

Refrigeration experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

US-TX-Lampasas

Job ID: 2026-10354

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Maintenance and Engineering

Lampasas 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. This includes 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

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 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

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 the 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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