Maintenance Technician

International Flavors and Fragrances; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician dedicated to maximizing equipment reliability and production uptime. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing systems and utility networks while interpreting schematics and CMMS records.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical and electrical problem-solving, experience with instrumentation and control systems, and safe work practices at heights.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and equipment documentation.

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, isometric drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems including motors, control circuits, switches, gearboxes.
• Document maintenance activities, labor hours, parts usage, and records in CMMS.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

CMMS proficiency

MS Office skills

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related field (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical test equipment

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 yourawareness, 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.

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