Maintenance Tech
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary This position is responsible for maintaining
plant's food manufacturing equipment and facility utilities,
troubleshooting faulty devices/systems as well as performing
regularly scheduled maintenance on all processing and packaging
equipment. The position requires proficiency and thorough
understanding of various machine systems including but not limited
to, mechanical systems, electrical and high voltage systems, PLC
and controls systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, welding and
fabrication of equipment in a food manufacturing plant. The ability
to function effectively in a team environment and interact
productively with all levels of management and operations is
required .
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various production equipment
systems and devices and performs regular preventive maintenance as
planned.
Performs regular equipment checks and completes the required
predictive checklists to identify early signs of potential
equipment failures and minimize unplanned downtime and identify
opportunities for improvement. Collaborate within the immediate
supervisor and maintenance planner to schedule and develop
inspection routines and preventative maintenance schedules .
Performs new installations and relocations of new/existing
equipment, regular and emergency startups and shutdowns of
equipment in accordance with company standard operating procedures
and safety requirements.
Assist Team Leaders and line Operators in efficient line start up
and equipment adjustments. Assist other maintenance department
staff with technical troubleshooting.
Keeps supervisor and/or manager up to date on all on-going work
assignments, provides consistent updates in regards to project
status, completion time projections, and any problems that may have
arisen during the course of the project.
Performs high quality work that meets industry accepted maintenance
practices to maintain compliance with external regulatory
agencies.
Continues to develop maintenance technical skills within
mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding and
fabrication skillset
Increases equipment specific knowledge for maintenance activities
on factory equipment such as cook kettles, pumps, mixers, food
formers, ovens, fillers, food assembly equipment, fryers, primary
packaging equipment such as wrappers, secondary packaging equipment
such as formers and closers, metal detectors and palletizing
equipment.
Learns and demonstrates our AFNA One Team culture as defined
through effective teamwork, communication, leadership, production
interaction and support, etc.
Participates within our TPM (total performance management) journey
through small group activities (NWT) and continuous improvement
methodology (STPD and BDA)
Perform building and grounds maintenance and facility repairs as
needed to include carpentry, plumbing, and painting
Maintains a neat and clean work area.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Work safely and promote a safe work environment
Perform other duties as assigned
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Position Qualifications
1 - 3 years of proven work experience on electrical/electronic
systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is
required with the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these
areas.
Functional knowledge of standard manufacturing practices including,
but not limited to: general safety, lock-out tag-out, forklift
safety, ARC Flash and electrostatic discharge awareness.
Electrical skills in troubleshooting and repairing 480/230 v
3ph.120 v and 24v systems with the ability to read and understand
schematics, blue prints and PLC ladder logic.
Must be able to work well with all levels of p e rsonnel whether
individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able
to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist
with repairs and troubleshooting. Must possess a high level of
written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking and
problem solving skills
Must have working knowledge of testing equipment and devices
including the use of Multi-meter, Thermal imaging camera, and basic
hand and power tools.
Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing
environment.
Basic computer skills is required (Microsoft windows, MS Office
Suite and outlook email)
Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
Foods manufacturing experience is a big plus
Industrial ammonia refrigeration system knowledge and/or
certification is a plus
Industrial boiler system knowledge and/or certification is a
plus
WORKING CONDITIONS /PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to walk, climb stairs and ladders, and reach with hands
and arms . Position occasionally requires climbing to high
elevations . The employee is required to stand; use hands and
fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,
occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and at times up to
100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus. Ability to climb in overhead
structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters
performing analysis and repair work. Exposed to high voltage
electricity, hazardous materials and chemicals used in the
manufacturing and cleaning process.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status
or any other basis protected by stated , federal, or local law. All
employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and
business need.
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