Maintenance Electrician

Tastepoint by IFF; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation

Holidays

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Tastepoint by IFF in Philadelphia seeks a Maintenance Electrician to perform comprehensive maintenance across multiple crafts, including electrical, carpentry and welding. You’ll support production by diagnosing failures, executing PMs and leading junior staff.

The role requires 2+ years in electrical maintenance, certification as an Electrician, and a strong safety mindset aligned with NFPA 70E standards. Monday–Friday on-site with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Electrical Maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical test instruments and root-cause analysis.
• NFPA 70E safety standards knowledge.
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to document maintenance activities clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright and painting maintenance at a moderately complex level.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns and support production with timely repairs.
• Lead less-skilled assistants and coordinate with engineers and vendors.
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and support automation systems.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Root cause analysis

NFPA 70E knowledge

Troubleshooting PLCs

Diagnostics using electrical test data

Education

Certified Electrician

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready for your next step in your career? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. We have a great opportunity as Maintenance Electrician where 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 located in Philadelphia, and you will be fully working in the North and South location (Monday to Friday).

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• 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.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns and production-related issues in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, relays, control circuits, and power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical test instruments and root cause analysis techniques.
• Develop, implement, and execute electrical preventive maintenance (PM) programs for manufacturing and facility assets.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual PM activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment and associated automation systems.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Experience in Electrical Maintenance for at least 2 years
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures using electrical test instruments and root cause analysis techniques.
• NFPA 70E - Safety standards knowledge
• Ability to support equipment reliability initiatives through proper documentation management and standardization.
• Experience in manufacturing industries

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in Electrical Maintenance
• Certified Electrician
• Strong safety mindset and compliance-driven work style
• Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and priorities

Why Choose Us?

• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one
• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.

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

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.

As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.

We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.