Maintenance Tech-Rincon, GA.

DRT - Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Sustainability impact

Science-driven culture

Industry leadership

Collaborative culture

Employee voice

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Rincon, GA site. The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance, requiring troubleshooting and reading P&IDs and schematics.

You will work in a collaborative team to ensure safe, reliable plant operations and support continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong knowledge of SAP, and ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with Trade School Certificate or equivalent.
• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience reading blueprints and manuals; SAP experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate standard maintenance tools (power/tools) and preventative maintenance tech.
• Maintain equipment including valves, pumps, motors, and instrumentation loops.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance; document work in SAP.
• Operate site equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts) per SOPs.
• Adhere to safety policies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprints/manuals reading

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma with Trade School Certificate or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

On-Site

A great maintenance technician is a teammate that places safety first. The maintenance technician is well versed in mechanical electrical and facility maintenance with knowledge of troubleshooting, reading P&ID’s, electrical schematics and can work as a team player with different sets of skills.

Maintenance Technician

Location: Rincon, GA, US

On-Site

A great maintenance technician is a teammate that places safety first. The maintenance technician is well versed in mechanical electrical and facility maintenance with knowledge of troubleshooting, reading P&ID’s, electrical schematics and can work as a team player with different sets of skills.

Your key responsibilities

• Leverage knowledge and ability to operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools and preventative maintenance technology tools
• Demonstrate experience in maintenance trades and components (ex. Low voltage electrical (480V and less), PLC, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, valves, mechanical maintenance, steam system, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
• Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance throughout the facility, with limited direction in a SAP system. Document completed work and the conditions found utilizing maintenance computer software and interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations
• Operating forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts following site specific SOP’s
• Troubleshooting, repairing and installing process equipment including but not limited to motors, pumps, instrumentation loops for pressure/level/temperature/flow, filters, cooling lower, heat exchangers, fans, agitators, vacuum pumps, burners, pressure vessels, storage tanks, relief valves, steam traps, and power distribution network.
• Performing facility related task such as replacing HVAC filters, painting, pressure washing, rebuilding wooden structures, light plumbing and electrical, site vehicle maintenance, etc.. Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Ensure adherence to all management systems including understanding dsm-firmenich’ s Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• High School Diploma with Trade School Certificate or equivalent is required
• 5 years or more of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing industry facility.
• Experience utilizing SAP
• Experience in reading blueprints and manuals is required
• Experience with Control Valves, Industrial Reliability, Welding, Boilers, Wastewater, and Cooling Towers is a plus

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly range: $36.00-$40.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.