Maintenance Mechanic

Sensient Technologies Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our growing plant in Missouri. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and support safety and environmental guidelines while keeping operations reliable.

The role requires reading manuals and schematics, troubleshooting PLC/VFD and 480V systems, and applying basic hydraulics, electrical, welding, and HVAC knowledge to repair machinery. Ongoing training is offered to broaden your skills.

Qualifications

• Read and understand manuals and schematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment including motors and pumps.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical basics and welding.
• Willingness to continue education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment and follow plant safety guidelines.
• Utilize measuring and testing instruments to locate problems and adjust parts.
• Troubleshoot PLC, VFD, AC/DC equipment and test voltages (e.g., 480V 3-phase, 4-20mA).
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, pumps.
• Welding skills or willingness to attain, and work with shift mechanics and operators.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial equipment

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Welding

Reading schematics

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC & VFD troubleshooting

Job description

Sensient is growing – A LOT! The Natural Color Conversion is here and we are expanding our plant! Due to this growth we are adding a Maintenance Mechanic to our team. If you like Adaptability, you enjoy learning new skills and doing a variety of things each day; Independence, you like working on your own and expanding your knowledge of your trade and Perception, you keep a keen eye on our facility and ask questions when things don’t look right or don’t go as planned – then Sensient is for 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:

• 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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