Maintenance Technician

Givaudan; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team and uphold high equipment reliability. You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and support continuous production while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

The role requires a vocational diploma, forklift certification, and hands-on experience in plant operations. SAP familiarity and safe tool handling are essential assets.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of GMP and safety guidelines applicable to production.
• Ability to interpret drawings and perform basic repairs and installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems.
• Identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Document deviations and work with SAP for maintenance requests.
• Ensure housekeeping, sanitation, and food safety standards are met.
• Operate safely in accordance with internal guidelines and external regulations.

Skills

EHS knowledge

SAP

Excel tools

Hand tools

Electrical/mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Education

Vocational diploma

Forklift certification

Pipefitting

Welding

Electrical

Robotics

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity 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.

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 equipments.
• Proactively identifying and resolving recurring maintenance issues in the assigned area of activity.
• 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, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines. Participate in lean activities.
• Maintains level of housekeeping/sanitation/food safety and safety which meets Company's standards and guidelines.
• Perform administrative duties including but not limited to creating and closing work requests using 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 tools.
• 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.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.