Maintenance Mechanic

IFF; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic for their Terre Haute, IN location. This entry-level position involves installing, modifying, and maintaining mechanical systems in a chemical manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will possess millwright skills and be able to work with various tools and equipment. Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be available for overtime and emergency call-ins.
• Lift 40 pounds routinely and work in confined areas.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and maintain mechanical and other equipment.
• Interpret schematic drawings and vendor documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance via the work order system.

Skills

Millwright skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Sheet metal

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in industrial maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

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Job Summary

IFF is looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic for our Terre Haute, IN location.

The mechanic reports to the maintenance leader and is responsible for installing, modifying, and maintaining mechanical and other equipment/systems in the plant. The incumbent must be competent in millwright skills plus any of the following skill areas: pipefitting, welding, and sheet metal.

• The Skilled Mechanic will have knowledge of chemical plant equipment in general and be expected to efficiently learn specific process operations, systems, and personnel. They will become capable of independently installing, modifying, and maintaining mechanical and other equipment.
• Interpret schematic drawings and vendor documentation with comprehension to perform tasks.
• Design, plan, and construct special devices, supports, and components for equipment as required.
• Withdraw equipment, components, and materials from the stockroom inventory system and order materials from vendors as required.
• Observe mechanical or other problems and self-initiate corrective measures.
• Perform routine maintenance via the work order system and work management process.
• Comprehend and comply with critical quality, environmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings and work sessions.
• Install complex piping systems by cutting, preparing, and assembling piping components efficiently.
• Prepare metal components for welding and perform the appropriate weld process.
• Understand and perform detailed machine shop practices with quality and precision.

Requirements

• Must be available for overtime, emergency call-ins, and call-outs. Maintain a working telephone number with message capabilities.
• Must be able to communicate via e-mail, radio, and other standard means.
• Lift 40 pounds routinely and heavier weight occasionally with help or lifting devices. Climb, stoop, squat, and work in confined or difficult-to-reach areas.
• An associate’s degree in industrial maintenance or completion of a craft apprenticeship-to-journeyman training is preferred. Chemical plant maintenance experience is helpful.
• The ability to use a personal computer, including applications such as Microsoft Teams, email, SAP, Excel, and Word, is essential.

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 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing