Mechanic- 1st Shift

Givaudan; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Givaudan in East Hanover, NJ, is hiring a Maintenance Technician on 1st shift to perform routine repairs, install equipment, and support production across the flavor site.

This role offers hands-on mechanical work, cross-training across maintenance crafts, GMP/OSHA compliance, and a collaborative team environment.

Pay ranges from $34.53 to $38.67 per hour with a 12% shift differential and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of mechanical experience in pipefitting, welding, or pump and equipment repair.
• Vocational or trade school certification in welding, plumbing, pipefitting, or electrical work.
• Forklift certification required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and equipment installations to minimize disruptions across our flavor production operations.
• Apply skills in welding, pipefitting, basic millwright work, electrical, or instrumentation as the work demands.
• Interpret electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process flow drawings during repair and troubleshooting.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and report deficiencies to drive timely restock and reorder for the maintenance team.
• Enter work orders and compliance data into SAP for production and audit documentation.
• Train on plant equipment including extraction, distillation, liquid compounding, washed extraction, and emulsion processes.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment in compliance with GMP and OSHA standards.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding

Pipefitting

Electrical work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification in welding, plumbing, pipefitting, or electrical work

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Pay Rate: $38.00/hr

Givaudan is hiring a Maintenance Technician on 1st shift at our East Hanover flavor production site. You will perform routine repairs, install equipment, and support production through hands-on industrial maintenance every shift. This role suits a skilled mechanic with proven experience in welding, pipefitting, or pump and equipment repair. You will join a maintenance team that values strong attendance, cross-training, and pride in clean, compliant operations across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and equipment installations to minimize disruptions across our flavor production operations.
• Apply skills in welding, pipefitting, basic millwright work, electrical, or instrumentation as the work demands.
• Interpret electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process flow drawings during repair and troubleshooting.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and report deficiencies to drive timely restock and reorder for the maintenance team.
• Enter work orders and compliance data into SAP for production and audit documentation.
• Train on plant equipment including extraction, distillation, liquid compounding, washed extraction, and emulsion processes.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment in compliance with GMP and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to four years of mechanical experience in pipefitting, welding, or pump and equipment repair.
• Vocational or trade school certification in welding, plumbing, pipefitting, or electrical work.
• Forklift certification required.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.
• Willingness to cross-train across multiple maintenance crafts.
• Dependability, strong communication skills, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Benefits And Compensation

• Pay: 34.53 to 38.67 per hour including the 12 percent shift differential
• Health: No employee cost for healthcare coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Time Off: Paid time off, dental, and vision benefits
• Growth: Cross-training across maintenance crafts within a global manufacturing leader
• Stability: Join one of 25 Givaudan production sites across the United States

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.