Job Description

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide. ​

Job Description

AFB Maintenance Technician

Build Your Career. Make an Impact. Be Part of Something Bigger.

Are you a dependable, hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping equipment safe, reliable, and running at its best? Do you thrive in a team environment where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are more than just words?

If so, we want to meet you!

We're seeking motivated Maintenance Technicians who are ready to contribute to a high-performing team, develop new skills, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Starting Pay: $24.50/hour (pay based on experience & qualifications)
• Night Shift Differential ($1.50, Sun-Wed & $2.50, Thurs-Sat)
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) Bonus Opportunity
• Annual Merit Increases
• Built-In Overtime Every Pay Period
• Industry-Leading Benefits Package
• Stable, Year-Round Business
• Clear Career Growth Opportunities
• A Culture Focused on Safety, Respect, and Continuous Improvement
• All required tools, equipment & materials provided
• Company-provided uniforms

Work Less Days. Enjoy More Life.

Shift Schedules:

6:00 AM/PM – 6:00 PM/AM; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday

OR

6:00 AM/PM – 6:00 PM/AM; Every other Wednesday, Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Our schedule gives you:

• 3-day and 4-day workweeks
• More days off throughout the year
• Approximately 8 hours of built-in overtime every pay period
• Additional overtime opportunities available

This schedule provides the work-life balance many manufacturing professionals are looking for.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing routine, preventive and breakdown maintenance to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Aurora site. You'll play a critical role in helping us deliver quality products to our customers while supporting our commitment to operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Adherence to all safety policies.
• System troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical.
• Preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Solid understanding of rotating equipment and related mechanical equipment.
• General knowledge of welding.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement.
• Following established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Supporting 5S workplace organization and housekeeping standards.
• Learning and incorporating the Ensign-Bickford Operating System (EBOS)
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits and various voltage.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety codes.
• Basic computer skills with familiarity in PLC systems and controls.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing any work area and equipment where maintenance has been performed, or in accordance with supervisory instructions, including any Critical Control Points, in accordance with the plant food safety requirements.
• Cleans and Maintains work area in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Studies and signs off on HACCP training in accordance with the plant food safety requirements.
• Other duties may be required at the supervisor or management request.
• General knowledge of pneumatics & hydraulics

Who Succeeds Here?

We’re looking for Maintenance Technicians who take ownership, enjoy troubleshooting, work safely, and are committed to keeping our operation running at its best. Strong team players who share knowledge, lend a hand, and take pride in a job well done will thrive here.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2-4 years manufacturing experience required, food grade preferred
• Ability to regularly stand and lift at least 70lbs in a dusty environment with fluctuating temperature.
• Strong computer skills require
• Required to work 12-hour shifts
• Ability to frequently stand, walk and communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow and adhere to procedures regarding attendance, job tasks, safety and quality.
• Ability to problem-solve and deal with ambiguity

Top Candidates Will Demonstrate:

• A safety-first mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Preventative maintenance and problem solving
• Reliability and accountability
• Positive attitude and teamwork
• Problem-solving ability
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to learn and embrace change
• Ownership mentality—seeing challenges as opportunities to improve

Why Our Employees Stay

Safety Is Our #1 Priority

We provide the training, equipment, and support needed to help every employee work safely and confidently.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Best-in-class Paid Time Off and Holiday benefits
• Annual merit increases
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Long-term career stability

We Invest in Your Success

We provide:

• Company provided uniforms
• All required tools, equipment & materials
• Company-provided safety shoes
• All required PPE provided
• On-site showers & changing facilities
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career

Ready to Join a Winning Team?

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a place where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow—we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and keep our operation running at its best!

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.