Maintenance Technician- Louisville KYOur story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.Everything we do is about Making Better Happenâ„¢.AAK LouisvilleLouisville KYAbout the roleJoin us in building a better future with us as a Maintenance Technician at our food ingredients manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY. Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the corrective and preventive maintenance and repair of all rotational equipment under the direction of the Manager of Maintenance and Reliability. Must be willing to work 12-hour rotational shift.ResponsibilitiesMaintains and troubleshoots PLCs, wiring and field devices.Programs PLC logic for process changes and improvements.Installs, maintains and troubleshoots single and three phase industrial motors, VFDs, electrical distribution and protection circuits up to 480VAC.Installs, maintains and troubleshoots packaging equipment, conveyor systems, steam and condensate systems, pumps and piping systems, and refrigeration systemsAbility to read and interpret P&Ids, ladder logic and electrical schematics.Maintains Facilities; lighting, windows, doors, roofs, etc.Executes capital and maintenance projects.Performs preventive/ predictive maintenance programsAssists in PM revisions to make the PM as robust as possible.Performs routine corrective maintenanceProvides practical solutions to operations / controls problems.Scopes, estimates and executes small capital / maintenance projects along with maintenance manager/ project director/ operations, etc About youMinimum of 5 years industrial maintenance experienceHigh school diploma or GEDCertification in welding (Preferred)Certification in electrical with emphasis on industrial (Preferred)General knowledge of Power Transmission, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Seals, Valves, and PumpsGeneral knowledge of automation, PLCs, ladder logic, etc... (Preferred)General knowledge of packaging equipment (Preferred)General knowledge of conveyor systems (Preferred)General knowledge of heating and air-conditioningCertification in refrigeration, both freon and ammonia (Preferred)General knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting (Preferred)Good math and reasoning ability.Able to apply general mathematical calculations, analysis of variance, as well as geometry, and other basic standard equations as required. Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings is helpful.Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorshipIn return AAK offerLeadership development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future careerComprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hireHealth Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500401(k) Plan with 100% matchFree Life and Disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance PlansDiscounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and moreCelebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communitiesAmazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognitionAbout AAKEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happenâ„¢. 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 Malmí¶, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happenâ„¢ for more than 150 years.AAKprohibits 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 orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment. #ZR
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Maintenance Technician