AFB Maintenance Technician, D-Crew

About the role

AFB International provides pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats, and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. Join AFB and be part of a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to our mission, customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex maintenance repairs and work orders
• Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment
• Advanced system troubleshooting (mechanical and electrical)
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment, including critical control points
• Complete and document tasks on the master cleaning schedule
• Provide excellent internal customer service
• Set up and install high-speed mechanical seals
• Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting (safety, functionality, and controls)
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuit issues, electro-pneumatic systems, control systems, motor control circuits, and electrical/P&ID drawings
• Complete and record required daily wastewater tests
• Train lower-level Maintenance Technicians

Requirements

• Lock out/tag out procedures
• Fall protection
• Emergency evacuations
• Inspect, wear, and maintain appropriate PPE
• Ladder safety
• Spill containment and clean-up
• Confined space entry
• NFPA 70e Arc Flash compliance
• Food Defense and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in food-grade manufacturing (preferred)
• Computer and microprocessors experience (Microsoft Word, Excel preferred)
• Knowledge of safety codes, electrical circuits, plant food safety requirements, NFPA 70e, and isolation/elimination of energy sources
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs
• Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and reliability
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Skills

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance
• Boiler maintenance and repair
• Reading and interpreting electrical and P&ID drawings
• Wastewater testing and documentation
• Training and mentoring junior technicians

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance
• “Pay for performance” annual merit increases
• 401(k) with company matching (up to 4.5% total match)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and family
• Annual wellness credit of $600–$1,200 for completing wellness activities
• Paid time off (vacation, 11 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, and accrued sick time)
• Company-paid parental leave (12 weeks for birth parents, 6 weeks for non-birth parents)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided
• Tools and equipment provided

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, bend, reach, and pull
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Frequently climb ladders

Work Environment

• Temperature in the plant varies seasonally (hot and humid in late summer)
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Meat room remains cold year-round
• Moderate to loud noise levels in the production environment
• PPE requirements apply