Maintenance Technician

Essity North America Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Essity North America Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Dover, DE to operate and maintain production equipment per fixed specifications and SOPs. The role involves inspecting machinery, diagnosing issues, making repairs, and documenting work to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical education and hands-on experience, with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a mechanical education.
• Hands-on experience via internships or prior roles in mechanical settings.
• Ongoing training to stay updated with advances in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoots mechanical issues and diagnoses problems in machinery and related systems.
• Repairs or replaces worn or malfunctioning parts and equipment.
• Reads and interprets engineering blueprints and technical manuals.
• Adheres to safety standards and regulations for a safe working environment.
• Documents maintenance and repair work, creating detailed reports.
• Sets up and calibrates new equipment following manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
• Implements preventive maintenance plans to minimize downtime and extend machinery lifespan.
• Uses specialized tools for mechanical system adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Engineering principles

Basic literacy & maths

Computer skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Delivery with quality & speed

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Learning agility

Established mechanical skills

Education

Mechanical education

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions. Operating in safety a production line for manufacturing products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As member of the shift team is responsible for the performance of the machine. The operator Intermediate has the skills to undertake the tasks needed to operate/ sustain efficiently the equipment/process.

About the Role

• An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy and sustainable work environment.
• Conducts regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoots mechanical issues and diagnose problems in machinery and related systems.
• Repairs or replaces worn or malfunctioning parts and equipment.
• Reads and interprets engineering blueprints and technical manuals.
• Adheres to safety standards and regulations for a safe working environment.
• Documents maintenance and repair work, creating detailed reports
• Sets up and calibrates new equipment following manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
• Implements preventive maintenance plans to minimize downtime and extend machinery lifespan.
• Uses specialized tools for mechanical system adjustments.

Experience and qualification requirements

• Completion of a mechanical education
• Hands-on experience through internships or previous roles in mechanical settings
• Stay updated with the latest technological advancements relevant to the field through training and workshops

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of mechanical and engineering principles
• Basic literacy and maths
• Basic computer skills
• Basic problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Delivery with quality and speed
• Flexibility
• Safety Awareness
• Learning Agility
• Established Mechanical skills

12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule: Two weeks on days (6:50 AM -7:00 PM) followed by two weeks on nights (6:50 PM-7:00 AM). This rotation provides built-in flexibility with every other weekend off and additional personal time throughout the schedule.

Who You Are

• Completion of a mechanical education
• Hands-on experience through internships or previous roles in mechanical settings
• Stay updated with the latest technological advancements relevant to the field through training and workshops

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive wages starting rate 27.61+ full benefits, with the opportunity for higher pay based on experience and qualifications.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Location:

Dover, DE

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law.

We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease contact [e-mail]

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law.

We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease contact [e-mail]

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.