AFB Maintenance Technician Lead

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing 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. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide. ​

Job Description

AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!

At AFB, Our People Matter—it’s the cornerstone of our culture. We offer an industry-leading benefits package.

Here’s why you will love working for AFB International:

• 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—build your financial future with a total company match of up to 4.5%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family’s well-being.
• Annual wellness credit of $600 -$1200 paid directly to employees for completing wellness activities throughout the year.
• Paid time off including vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus accrued sick time.
• Company Paid Parental Leave for new parents. Birth parents receive 12 weeks paid leave and non-birth parents receive 6 weeks paid leave.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided—your safety and comfort are our
• Tools and equipment provided

The primary purpose of this job is to function as an assistant to the Maintenance Supervisor while still conducting repair duties associated with the Maintenance Mechanic position.                       

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Trouble shoot and repair all equipment at the plant as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures as needed.
• Operate a fork lift.
• Operate scissor lift.
• Trouble shoot, repair and/or replace pumps and piping systems.
• Trouble shoot and repair and/or modify electrical wiring and controls circuits.
• Trouble shoot, repair and/or replace electrical motors, gearboxes, drive systems, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
• Provide technical assistance to Maintenance Technicians and plant as required.
• Identify training opportunities and recommend training department wide.
• Plan and coordinate Maintenance Training.
• Acts as Maintenance lead to of Maintenance Technicians
• Represent the Maintenance Department in plant wide shift change and participate in Lead training. 
• Coordinate maintenance functions in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities                 

No supervisory responsibilities are required.

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

Minimum 5 years of experience as a plant Maintenance Tech.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Logix and Wonder Ware experience required.
• Knowledge of safety practices and ability to follow designated safety procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, scientists, researchers, supervisors, customers and vendors as required.

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical materials.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers and co-workers.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Identifies unsafe work conditions in the work area. Reports safety hazards to supervisor or safety coordinator.

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Climb ladders, bend, reach and pull.

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 moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The temperature in the plant varies seasonally and may be hot and humid in the late summer. The employee may be exposed to the weather outside the plant.  PPE requirements apply. 

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.