Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through innovative solutions.
We are seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician that supports and executes operational activities/processes, in accordance with established specifications and (quality, safety and environment) guidelines. The Maintenance Technician carries out maintenance and repair work to electrical and/or mechanical installations or equipment (such as production machinery, rotating equipment, electrical installations, transport systems, buildings, facilities and constructions), so that technical assignments are carried out on time, safely and according to specifications to support the optimal running of production.
The Maintenance Technician operates within a production / technical department, with a focus on execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. The main purpose of the job of a Maintenance Technician is to prevent any malfunction of the equipment, apparatus, machinery or systems that are used in the production process. They may also support other facilities than production, such as R&D laboratories, office facilities as well as technical buildings (utilities) and systems for logistics and storage. The job takes care of any trouble shooting to keep to production process running and carries out tasks to prevent future disturbances.
The job may be limited to one single technical discipline (such as construction, mechanical, rotating, electrical), or may be more skilled so that apart from one major technical discipline, the Maintenance Technician is able to deal with issues in related technical areas. Depending on the size of the facility, the number of Maintenance Technicians may vary in technical disciplines and expertise levels.
At the highest job level, the “all round” Maintenance Technician is capable of dealing with any of the issues that might occur, troubleshooting and solving technical issues in an expert role.
Trouw Nutrition-Companion Animal, a Nutreco brand provides innovation in animal nutrition, offering pet food companies the highest-quality premixes, specialized blends, and optimized nutrient solutions. Our deep expertise, quality-centric culture and solution-oriented approach give our customers a level of assurance and value unmatched in the industry.
About The Role: Driving Inventory Excellence
Technical leadership
May provides technical leadership to a group of (permanently or temporarily) assigned engineers or technicians.
Stays abreast of the latest developments in maintenance and engineering
Responsibilities:
Inspections and preventive/planned maintenance
Check and Assess the condition of handling multiple electrical/grinding/mixing/bag filling/bulk loading weight bridge machinery on schedules and checklist
Restores (imminent) defects and perform corrective maintenance
Signals to Supervisor potential flaws with details of the nature and severity, and proposes solutions
Orders/polls spare parts and materials for maintenance
Works on planned maintenance activities of more extensive and/or complex nature
Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems
Works in compliance with all relevant safety, and quality regulations and procedures
Promotes awareness with unsafe situations
Ensures the work area is left clean and in safe working condition
Follow basic mandatory work instructions
Logs all maintenance activities in the appropriate maintenance management systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and history of all equipment, files all technical data
May assist in preparing, planning and scheduling maintenance and project work; Supervises (scheduled and non-scheduled) maintenance work, carry out testing and generate and implement solutions and/or corrective action to installation and maintenance problems. May actively participate in the execution of the work whilst supervising
May maintain or supervise inventory management of equipment, parts, and supplies to ensure availability of equipment / spare parts for continuous production
Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Trouble Shooting
1-3 years of Maintenance Experience
Automation/Controls Experience preferred
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Working for the success of the team
Urgency, Prioritize, Ownership and Personal Accountability
Why you Will Love Working with Us:
Global Benefits:
Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
Local Benefits:
PTO, 401k, IRA, 10 paid holidays, medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
Next Steps:
We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. We thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!
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Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.
