Lead Maintenance Technician - Food-Grade Plant

Location: Aurora

## Maintenance Technician Lead Apply locations:
Aurora, MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
REQ
107407

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.  to learn more.
** Job Description
** Job 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&
* Complete and record required daily wastewater tests
* Train lower level Maintenance Techs 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
* Must have 5+ years of maintenance experience in a food-grade manufacturing environment with prior leadership experience overseeing direct reports or equivalent team lead responsibilities.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* 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.
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