Industrial Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Lesaffre Corporation; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Red Star Yeast team in the United States. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery, inspect systems for wear, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, and coordinate repairs with production and engineering.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, industrial maintenance experience, and knowledge of mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical documents and manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Inspect mechanical systems to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Replace defective components, including bearings, belts, motors, pumps, valves, and gears.
• Install, assemble, and test new equipment and machinery.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and repair records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and operations personnel to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

Welding

PLC knowledge

Job description

Lesaffre Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Red Star Yeast team in the United States. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery, inspect systems for wear, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, and coordinate repairs with production and engineering.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, industrial maintenance experience, and knowledge of mechanical systems.