Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Amboy (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a dedicated 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to join our skilled team. You will help keep equipment running smoothly through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, while learning from a team of experts in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include working with pneumatics, steam, water, and ammonia systems, reading blueprints and manuals, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity for industrial controls/repairing equipment.
• Eagerness to learn processes, equipment, and skills required for job tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings and work with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy with ability to initiate, track, or execute work orders electronically.
• Ability to climb stairs and work intermittently in hot and/or dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Keep equipment running by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and installations.
• Develop knowledge of pneumatics, steam, water, and ammonia systems and manage processing equipment and PLCs.
• Read blueprints/diagrams and manuals to troubleshoot, order parts, and repair equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental guidelines and maintain documentation.
• Operate and maintain plant utilities.
• Weld using various equipment for sanitary product lines.
• Participate in emergency response teams and safety trainings.
• Keep tools, workspace, and equipment clean and organized.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Reading technical manuals

Computer literacy

Ability to work in hot/dusty enviro

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance certification beneficial

Job description

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hardworking. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to join us in producing high quality product on time with an expert maintenance team! You'll have the chance to tackle new challenges and learn by working with skilled technicians and operators.

What you'll do:

• Keep our equipment running smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and installations.
• Dig into and develop knowledge of pneumatics, steam, water, and ammonia systems, and mastering your knowledge of managing processing equipment, control systems, and PLCs.
• Problem solve by reading blueprints, diagrams, equipment manuals, and trade instructions to troubleshoot problems, offer solutions, order parts, and repair equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental guidelines while maintaining all necessary documentation.
• Operate and maintain all plant utilities.
• Weld using various types of equipment, welds, and materials for sanitary product lines.
• Actively participate in emergency response teams, training, and programs to improve safety.
• Clean, organize and maintain tools, workspaces, and equipment.

What you'll bring:

• A strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity for industrial controls/repairing equipment.
• Eagerness to learn processes, equipment, and skills required for job tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings and work with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy with ability to initiate, track, or execute work orders electronically.
• Ability to climb stairs and work intermittently in hot and/or dusty environments.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Additional degree or certification(s) related to maintenance and manufacturing are beneficial.
• 4+ years progressive experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance preferred. Experience in Food, chemical and/or dairy processing beneficial.

What you'll get:

• Excellent compensation, with top of market wages in Amboy. Wages start at $33.59/hour!
• Great benefits with low premiums, including; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation time and holidays.
• A safe environment to do your work and support from the management teams.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.