Maintenance Technician

International Flavors and Fragrances; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances in New Jersey is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repair across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, sheet metal, millwright, and painting for a midnight shift in South Brunswick.

You will diagnose issues, execute preventive maintenance, install and calibrate equipment, and mentor junior technicians while working with engineers and vendors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair across electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright and painting.
• Lead less-skilled assistants and consult with engineers and vendors.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform preventive and cost-efficient repairs.
• Install and calibrate new machinery per blueprints and manuals.
• Fabricate metal parts as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Repairs

Equipment Install

Fabrication

Mechanical Aptitude

Analytical Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform all-around maintenance and repair services in several crafts, such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright, and painting, at a moderately complex level. This position is for South Brunswick for Midnight Shift.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Apply skills in a primary craft gained from practical experience.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained.
• Use expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs, provide preventive and cost-efficient repairs, use all shop machinery and hand tools, act as leader for less-skilled assistants, consult with engineers and vendors.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Observe, listen to, and test malfunctioning machinery to determine the root cause of failures using precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance-such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting parts-to prevent equipment breakdowns before they happen.
• Repairs & Overhauls: Dismantle devices, remove defective parts using hoists and power tools, and replace or repair worn components.
• Equipment Installation: Assemble, install, and calibrate new machinery or heavy equipment according to blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
• Part Fabrication: Cut, weld, and fabricate new or custom metal parts to replace broken components when direct replacements are

How Would You Stand Out?

• Mechanical & Technical Aptitude: Deep understanding of mechanical assemblies, gears, motors, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshooting & Analytical Skills: The ability to rapidly identify mechanical defects and system faults to determine the best course of action.
• Physical Stamina: Capacity to stand for long periods, lift heavy machinery, bend, and work in cramped or physically demanding environments.
• Education: A high school diploma

Why Choose Us?

• Global company to grow

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

Salary Ranges:

48,594.00-69,420.00USD