Maintenance Technician
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What you'll do
- Perform all-around maintenance and repair services in several crafts, such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright, and painting, at a moderately complex level
- Apply skills in a primary craft gained from practical experience
- Possess an in-depth understanding of maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained
- Use expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs, provide preventive and cost-efficient repairs, use all shop machinery and hand tools, act as leader for less-skilled assistants, consult with engineers and vendors
- Observe, listen to, and test malfunctioning machinery to determine the root cause of failures using precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools
- Perform routine maintenance—such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting parts—to prevent equipment breakdowns before they happen
- Dismantle devices, remove defective parts using hoists and power tools, and replace or repair worn components
- Assemble, install, and calibrate new machinery or heavy equipment according to blueprints and manufacturer manuals
- Cut, weld, and fabricate new or custom metal parts to replace broken components
What they're looking for
- A high school diploma
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Job Summary
Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products
As a Maintenance Technician you will perform all-around maintenance and repair services in several crafts, such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright, and painting, at a moderately complex level. This position is for South Brunswick for Midnight Shift.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Apply skills in a primary craft gained from practical experience.
- Possess an in-depth understanding of maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained.
- Use expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs, provide preventive and cost-efficient repairs, use all shop machinery and hand tools, act as leader for less-skilled assistants, consult with engineers and vendors.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Observe, listen to, and test malfunctioning machinery to determine the root cause of failures using precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools.
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance—such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting parts—to prevent equipment breakdowns before they happen.
- Repairs & Overhauls: Dismantle devices, remove defective parts using hoists and power tools, and replace or repair worn components.
- Equipment Installation: Assemble, install, and calibrate new machinery or heavy equipment according to blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
- Part Fabrication: Cut, weld, and fabricate new or custom metal parts to replace broken components when direct replacements are
How Would You Stand Out?
- Mechanical & Technical Aptitude: Deep understanding of mechanical assemblies, gears, motors, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshooting & Analytical Skills: The ability to rapidly identify mechanical defects and system faults to determine the best course of action.
- Physical Stamina: Capacity to stand for long periods, lift heavy machinery, bend, and work in cramped or physically demanding environments.
- Education: A high school diploma
Why Choose Us?
- Global company to grow
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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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