Maintenance Mechanic

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Benefits

Development opportunities

Thorough training experience

Job summary

Agricultural Ingredients N. America is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in St. Louis to perform preventative mechanical maintenance and emergency repairs on machinery.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, and a willingness to continue education. Join a collaborative team with excellent pay and development opportunities!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to read and speak proficient English, as per High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative mechanical maintenance on machinery.
• Utilize testing instruments to locate and remove defective parts.
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems and pumps.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical repairs

Troubleshooting PLC and VFD

Welding

Customer centric mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are a collaborative and hardworking group. And we will be better with you.

What you’ll do:

• Perform preventative mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment as well as emergency repairs and Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines while completing daily tasks to ensure both you and your colleagues are kept safe.
• Utilize measuring and testing instruments to locate sources of problems, remove defective parts and adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Troubleshoot PLC, VFD, AC/DC equipment as well as testing various voltages (e.g. 480V 3‑phase, low‑voltage & 4‑20mA signals).
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• General Welding skills desired or willingness to attain and a customer centric mindset to develop excellent relationships with shift mechanics and production operators. Must be proficient in two of following skills: refrigeration and air conditioning, pipe fitting and mechanical, and general welding.

What you’ll bring:

• A minimum of 3‑years of experience in manufacturing performing maintenance and electrical repairs on equipment.
• The ability to read and speak in proficient English, as demonstrated by a High School Diploma, GED, or relevant field experience which involves reading equipment manuals and technical schematics.
• The ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, including engines, motors (480V 3 phase), pneumatic tools, pumps, HVAC equipment and production machines.
• An understanding of basic hydraulics, electrical, welding and HVAC equipment.
• An interest in learning how to use and maintain new equipment.
• Must be willing to continue education through:
  • Schooling (courses chosen by supervision/management)
  • Seminars
  • Training sessions

What you’ll get:

• Excellent pay, benefit offering and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
• Opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team.

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best‑known brands.

About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high‑performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

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