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Ajinomoto

AminoScience-driven multinational in food, biotech, materials

Maintenance Mechanic - Day Shift, Food Manufacturing

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timePortland, OR, USA$29 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 6 months of manufacturing maintenance experience is required.
  • At least 1 year of maintenance experience is required.
  • Ability to read and comprehend basic blueprints and mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to read and understand test meters.
  • Basic understanding of maintenance and installation of facility plumbing systems, boilers, air compressors, and hydraulic systems.
  • Basic math skills are required.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
  • Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance using approved, safe techniques.
  • Ensure equipment is ready for production start-up.
  • Repair worn-out or damaged equipment.
  • Perform necessary equipment modifications and fabrication.
  • Assist production, sanitation, and other support groups when needed.
  • Apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Sanitation Practices.
  • Follow safety rules and practices.
  • Perform work techniques, speeds, and efficiencies according to company standards.
  • Work with and understand the MP2 system program.
  • Develop and implement maintenance procedures for equipment.
  • Develop and implement innovations to improve efficiency, safety, and uptime, and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Lubricate equipment with a thorough understanding of requirements for various devices and applications.
  • Perform other required work.

About the Company

Ajinomoto

AminoScience-driven multinational in food, biotech, materials

Ajinomoto is a global science-driven company that uses amino acid fermentation and biotech to make products for nutrition, medical nutrition, fine chemicals, and specialty electronics. Its AminoScience platform turns fermentation know-how into biobased ingredients and biopharma applications, while Build-up Film (ABF) provides a key insulating layer used in most high-performance semiconductors. The company combines food science with advanced materials, bridging everyday nutrition with industrial and tech applications. Its goal is to create shared value by pursuing sustainable growth, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and extending healthy lifespans to one billion people, supported by strategic investments through Ajinomoto Group Ventures.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1925

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