Maintenance Technician - (7p - 7a)

Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

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About AAK*
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Making Better Happen*
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

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Build a better future as a Maintenance Technician in Louisville, KY. The Facilities & Package Maintenance Technician is involved with the successful daily maintenance of the oil refining and packaging facility. It is the function of this position to preserve assets so that they can safely and economically continue to provide benefit to the organization. The maintenance technician will work continuously to improve maintenance service and assist in the continuous improvement of all processes within the organization. The Maintenance position is responsible for correcting any minor issues to any piece of equipment on the K1 and K2 premises. There is preventative maintenance they must perform, as well as administrative duties with paperwork and work orders.

AAK Louisville
Louisville, KY
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About the role*
The Facilities & Package Maintenance Technician is involved with the successful daily maintenance of the oil refining and packaging facility. It is the function of this position to preserve assets so that they can safely and economically continue to provide benefit to the organization. The maintenance technician will work continuously to improve maintenance service and assist in the continuous improvement of all processes within the organization. The Maintenance position is responsible for correcting any minor issues to any piece of equipment on the K1 and K2 premises. There is preventative maintenance they must perform, as well as administrative duties with paperwork and work orders. The Maintenance position is often called to the Hydro and DOP areas, but all areas are covered by a team of up to 3 individuals per shift.
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Responsibilities*
Safety & Environmental Performance
Lead the safety effort by personal example.
Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.
Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime maintenance contractors are on site.
Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them.
Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.

Work Requirements
Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, wiring and field devices.
Diagnosis, repair and program PLC logic for process changes and improvements.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot single and three phase industrial motors, VFD’s, electrical distribution and protection circuits up to 480VAC.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot and routine preventative maintenance of all packaging equipment, conveyor systems, steam and condensate systems, pumps and piping systems, and refrigeration systems
Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s, ladder logic and electrical schematics.
Maintain Facilities: lighting, windows, doors, roofs, etc.
Utilize, respond and document all scheduled and unscheduled work orders in the DirectLine CMMS system.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to supervisor or manager.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures, rules and regulations.
Provide practical solutions to operations/ controls problems.
Scope, estimate and execute small capital / maintenance projects along with maintenance manager/ project director/ operations, etc.
Oversee the work by contractors as required on site to assure safety, quality, efficiency, and performance.
Seek out opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effective.
Heavy lifting with vigorous physical activity in an often hot and slippery environment
Required to work 12-hour rotating night shifts and weekends
Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc.

Cost Control
Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing downtime, scrap, poor quality, accidents, utility usage and reduced productivity in pursuit of your daily work.
Use predictive maintenance techniques to assist in the planning of major repairs.
Support management in the reduction of costs by analyzing both the need and quantity of spare parts prior to purchase.
Support management and purchasing to find the lowest cost on equipment, tools and supplies.

About you
Qualifications include:
Minimum 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience
High School Degree or GED required
Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or equivalent (Preferred but not required)
Certification in Welding (Preferred)
Certification in electrical with emphasis on industrial (Preferred)
Certification in refrigeration, both freon and ammonia (Preferred)
General knowledge of conveyor systems (Preferred)
General knowledge of packaging equipment (Preferred)
General knowledge of automation PLC’s, ladder logic, etc. (Preferred)
General knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting (Preferred)
General knowledge of HVAC systems (Preferred)
Knowledge of CMMS (Preferred)
Must be detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task without sacrificing safety and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and weekends

In return AAK offer

• Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
• Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

Job Type: Full-time