Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician maintains all company encapsulation and packaging equipment in optimal working order. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, responsible for performing a variety of tasks to install, setup, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment. Participate in installation, upgrade and maintenance of facility all according to safety and maintenance standards and processes to accomplish goals and objectives.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EDUCATION / SKILL / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred high school Diploma/GEDMinimum Technical classes relating to jobMinimum 4-5 years mechanical experienceValid Driver’s License – ability to drive and pick up partsPreferred Forklift CertificationPass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background checkExperience with FDA/cGMP compliance is preferredA legal right to work in the United StatesMust pass a drug screen and a background check in accordance with IFF standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

It is essential for all employees to adhere to Company policies.

Ability to be at the physical location of the job at the designated shift assigned.Ability to be in On-Call Status, and/or work 6-7 day work week based off maintenance and production needs.Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on plant utilities and equipment.Troubleshoot all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic systems using test instruments when necessaryAssist production until daily schedule is completeWork as a team with operatorsContact vendors on price, availability and purchase or parts and suppliesInstall new equipmentAnswer questions regarding operation of systems and equipment for entire facilityAssist with and prepare machinery setup for scheduled production runsMake necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and qualityProvide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Diagnose and prioritize problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjustment as required to return machinery to service.Perform prioritized and scheduled maintenance repairs.Understand production systems and machinery thoroughly, diagnose sources of failure or downtime, identify and correct to avoid unnecessary or repeated downtime. Anticipate wear and/or downtime through routine observation and operator feedback.Understand basic facilities and infrastructure (chillers, boilers, plumbing, electrical, HVAC) requirements and operating conditions, perform preventative maintenance as scheduled, repair unscheduled interruptions as needed to return systems to service and minimize operations downtime.Other duties as assignedMust be able to successfully pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP, quality environment including but not limited to: inspections and GMP requirements to perform essential functions of the job. Must re-qualify every year on all job-related tests and certifications as job or qualifications require.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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