Maintenance Technician

Danisco US Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep manufacturing equipment running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, interpret P&IDs, and perform preventive maintenance on utility systems, recording work in CMMS.

A High School diploma or GED is required; an Associate's degree and CMMS experience are a plus. This on-site role offers teamwork, safety focus, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with CMMS and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Perform maintenance on utility systems (water, air, steam, chilled water, glycol cooling).
• Interpret P&IDs, schematics, isometrics, and equipment docs to support tasks.
• Document activities, labor hours, parts usage, and CMMS records; support safety initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

Where You'll Make a Difference

This role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA (On-Site). You'll join a collaborative and safety-focused team where continuous improvement, technical expertise, and teamwork are essential to supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

Where You'll Make a Difference Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment to maximize reliability, uptime, and production efficiency. Perform maintenance on utility systems including water, air, steam, chilled water, glycol cooling systems, and associated equipment. Interpret P&IDs, schematics, isometric drawings, and equipment documentation to support maintenance and repair activities. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems including motors, control circuits, switches, gearboxes, and related equipment. Document maintenance activities, labor hours, parts usage, and detailed work records within the CMMS system. Support continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and safety initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the facility.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related field preferred. Previous industrial maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills with experience diagnosing equipment and system failures. Experience with instrumentation, control systems, and industrial manufacturing equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Ability to work safely at heights, climb stairs and ladders, enter confined spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience maintaining equipment in food, chemical, biotechnology, or other industrial manufacturing environments. Knowledge of pumps, valves, agitators, air compressors, chillers, motors, and utility systems. Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Why Choose Us?

Opportunity to work for a global leader in innovation and specialty ingredients. Collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment. Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and equipment. Ongoing training, technical development, and career growth opportunities.

• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits package.

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 the 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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.