Maintenance Mechanic I

Givaudan Fragrances; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operations at their Cincinnati facility. In this role, you will perform essential repairs and preventative maintenance on various equipment, while adhering to strict safety and operational guidelines. Your expertise will help maintain high standards of safety and efficiency, contributing to the overall success of the organization. Join a team that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
• Vocational diploma in Technical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production and facility equipment.
• Document deviations and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical Installation

Mechanical Skills

EHS Guidelines Knowledge

Education

Vocational Diploma in Technical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Hand Tools

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience.

Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. We have 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. Our high-performing leaders and caring colleagues foster an environment for exploring ideas and ambitions. Your energy, personality, and determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Purpose

Perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and installation of equipment under close supervision and in a timely manner to minimize disruptions of site operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of production and facility equipment, proactively identifying and resolving recurring maintenance issues in the assigned area.
• Conduct electrical or mechanical installation, repair, and troubleshooting of motors, instrumentation, and controls.
• Identify deviations and document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including ATEX, GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and internal safety guidelines.
• Participate in lean activities.
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation, food safety, and safety standards according to company guidelines.
• Perform administrative duties, including creating and closing work requests using the Maintenance management system (SAP).
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Academic Background

• Vocational diploma in Technical Engineering or a related discipline (pre-university level).

Professional Experience

• 3 to 4 years of overall work experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of SAP and Excel tools.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment for installation, disassembly, and testing of electronic, pneumatic, and electrical devices.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical skills, such as welding, plumbing, pipefitting, or electrical work.