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.

Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing biochemical and/or chemical processing equipment, instruments, piping, structures, and environmental systems required to produce purified amino acids or related components.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma, GED or equivalent with 1 to 2 years’ experience working with industrial mechanical equipment is required. Associates degree or Technical Trade School training is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to effectively communicate and follow written or verbal instructions. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and troubleshoot equipment and instruments. Basic knowledge of hand and power tools, fabrication equipment, rotating machinery, and use of a computer. Knowledge and understanding of forklifts and personnel lifts. Ability to cooperate and support a team-oriented work environment. Ability to make independent decisions concerning the return to service of production equipment. Ability to multi-task to reduce process down time.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 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, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to stand for a minimum of 3-6 hours per day; sit, walk, bend over and reach above head at a minimum of 2 hours per day; minimal lifting or carrying of 50 pounds occasionally.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Ajinomoto is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, safety conscience Industrial Maintenance Technician. If you are looking for a rewarding career with an established company, you will not want to miss this opportunity! Our Maintenance Technicians have a critical responsibility of repairing and adjusting our chemical processing equipment, piping and structures required to produce purified amino acids.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, and repair all plant mechanical equipment, piping and hydraulic systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs and written instructions
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on process equipment and plant
• Utilize equipment such as forklifts, tractors, backhoes, man lifts, and scissor lifts as needed
• Effectively utilize technical manuals and drawings to monitor and troubleshoot assets
• Properly and accurately record maintenance activities in accordance with cGMP requirements using work orders, computer systems and departmental logbooks, where appropriate
• Recognize and assess any unusual equipment conditions to include, but not limited to, appearance, sound, vibration, ultrasound, and odors
• Periodically review SOPs as new procedures and revisions are published
• Maintain a safe, clean and professional job site, shop area, and tool inventory
• Collaborate with other members of the production and maintenance team to ensure product safety and minimize environmental impact
• Other duties as assigned

Any fabrication experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

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.