Maintenance Technician

IFF Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF Inc. in South Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the midnight shift to perform maintenance across electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright, and painting. The role focuses on diagnosing failures, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to ensure facility reliability.

You will lead less-experienced staff, consult with engineers and vendors, and utilize shop tools to complete tasks safely and efficiently. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning machinery using precision tools.
• Preventive maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments to prevent breakdowns.
• Dismantling and replacing defective parts, using hoists and power tools.
• Assembling, installing, and calibrating new machinery per blueprints and manuals.
• Fabricating metal parts to replace worn components when needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply craft skills gained from practical experience to maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform emergency repairs.
• Lead less-experienced technicians and coordinate with engineers and vendors.
• Use shop machinery and hand tools to support maintenance operations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and parts used.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Repairs & Overhauls

Equipment Installation

Part Fabrication

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

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.