Maintenance Technician

Givaudan; Bethlehem (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan seeks a Maintenance Technician in Bethlehem, Clearfield County, responsible for routine repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment. The role requires a vocational diploma in technical engineering, certification in forklift operation, and experience in manufacturing or plant operations. Candidates should have good knowledge of EHS rules and basic skills in SAP and Excel. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Vocational diploma in technical engineering or related discipline (pre-university level).
• Certification in forklift operation and at least one of the following: pipefitting, welding, PLC, electrical, robotics or equipment repair.
• 4 to 5 years of overall work experience in manufacturing or plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot production and facility equipment.
• Conduct electrical or mechanical installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation and food safety standards.
• Perform administrative duties using the Maintenance Management System (SAP).

Skills

Knowledge of EHS rules

Basic knowledge of SAP

Basic knowledge of Excel

Ability to safely use hand tools

Mechanical abilities

Electrical abilities

Education

Vocational diploma in technical engineering

Certification in forklift operation

Certification in pipefitting, welding, or PLC

Tools

Hand tools

SAP

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

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

Core Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and/or repairs of production and facility equipment.
• Proactively identify and resolve recurring maintenance issues.
• Conduct electrical or mechanical installation, repair, and troubleshooting of motors, instrumentation and/or controls.
• Identify deviations and document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines. Participate in lean activities.
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation and food safety standards.
• Perform administrative duties including creating and closing work requests using the Maintenance Management System (SAP).

May perform other tasks as assigned.

Academic Background

• Vocational diploma in technical engineering or related discipline (pre‑university level).
• Certification required in forklift operation as well as in at least one of the following pipefitting, welding, or pump, PLC, electrical, robotics or equipment repair.

Professional Experience

• Overall work experience of 4 to 5 years in manufacturing or plant operations.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of SAP and Excel.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment for installation, disassembly and testing of electronic, pneumatic and electrical devices.
• Good mechanical and/or electrical abilities within e.g. welding, plumbing, pipefitting or electrical areas.
• Ability to draw/sketch/redline standard machine and process drawings, write and provide simple and accurate instructions.