Facilities Technician

Position Summary:

The Facilities Technician supports the manufacturing plant by providing continuous, safe and efficient operation of the plant through physical facilities, equipment, systems, and utilities. 

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs typical maintenance tasks to maintain the appearance and integrity of the facility. Accurately records and reports work performed. Adheres to trade practices and codes. Performs general industrial maintenance including installation of appropriate equipment and devices to ensure proper operation. Maintenance can include service and/or repair work on plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, motors, pumps, electrical systems, pneumatic tube systems, lighting, flooring, window coverings, walls and other systems. Detects and report defective materials or conditions to the department supervisor. Maintains work area and facility in a clean and orderly condition following prescribed safety regulations. Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on the building or grounds as required. Thorough understanding of Sanitary and Food Safety Procedures and precautions, GMP’s and HACCP. 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)

Position Qualifications:

1-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Technical school education preferred. Able to perform but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting and janitorial. Familiar with the use of hand tools and power tools common to the skills listed and well versed in the disciplines mentioned above. Able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, OEM instructions and specifications. Comfortable working in a team environment consisting of co-workers and outside contractors. Ability to use good judgment when performing and planning tasks. LOTO, forklift safety, electrostatic discharge awareness, foreign object damage awareness, and quality system awareness 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

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.)

 

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.

 

Regularly required to reach, bend, kneel, stooping, crouching/squatting, crawling, climbing stairs/ladders.

Lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants.

Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.

 

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.

 

Pay range:  $27-33 DOE

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