About Us:

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Overview:

Assist Plant Operations by completing maintenance and repairs on equipment and doing preventative maintenance. The schedule for this position is 2-2-3 (12-hour shifts) overnight 6 pm - 6:30 am.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required

5+ years of technical experience working in a manufacturing environment

Processing and Manufacturing Maintenance Technician: 5 years (Preferred)

Electrical, Pneumatic, Steam, Hydraulic and Automation: 5 years (Preferred)

Knowledge of electrical/electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, steam and pneumatic systems

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime as required

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to accurately perform basic computations

Expertise in handling multiple projects and daily activities with timelines

Demonstrated willingness to vocalize and review problems with supervisor and cross-functional team members in order to determine the best course of action

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Frequent work in a hot and humid production environment

Occasional work required outside in various temperatures

This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines

Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members

All safety procedures in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day.

Ability to lift or carry up to 75 pounds

Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing, or pulling

Able to access all areas of the plant including the roof and areas above equipment

Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other powered equipment and tools

Must be able to wear all PPE that is required

Responsibilities:

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic equipment (i.e. motors, servo systems, frequency drives, analog devices, network communication)

Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic equipment

Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic equipment

Maintain and troubleshoot steam and boiler equipment

Proficient in reading electrical, pneumatic, steam, hydraulic and automation drawings

Perform a wide range of mechanical repairs (i.e. conveyors, pumps, valves, mechanical drives)

Perform and document preventative maintenance activities

Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment

Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn complex manufacturing systems

Lead process improvement projects

On-call manufacturing support for maintenance after hours and weekends

Ability to work overtime as scheduled

Adhere to all safety standards (i.e. permit to work, lock-out and tag-out procedures)

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Proficiency in interpreting RSLogix and Factorytalk programming a plus

Proficiency in TIG and stick welding and stainless steel metal working a plus

Proficiency in troubleshooting HVAC systems a plus

Other duties as assigned

Salary Range:

$27.50 per hour - $33.85 per hour

EEO Statement:

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.