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 As a maintenance mechanic you will install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment. Responsibilities will also include building and maintaining mechanical systems and involve the use of a variety of hand and power tools. You may be expected to assemble, inspect, install and test new pieces of equipment to ensure they are in good working order. You will need to troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs when something malfunctions. To be successful in this role you should have a practical mind, mechanical aptitude, and strong attention to detail as well as be able to ensure that machinery and equipment are in excellent operating condition. We prioritize a safety-first culture where every team member is expected to uphold and contribute to a safe working environment above all else. Job Tasks: • Complete and perform maintenance repairs/work orders • Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment • Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections • Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions • Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment • Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting including: safety, functionality, and controls • Advanced system troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical • Provides excellent internal customer service • Set up and installation of high speed mechanical seals • Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuit issues, electro-pneumatic systems, control systems, motor control circuits, • Complete and record required daily wastewater tests 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 • 2- 5 years of previous maintenance mechanic experience preferred At AFB, Our People Matter—it’s the cornerstone of our culture. 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.