Onsite Senior Maintenance Technician: Plant Equipment Expert

dsm-firmenich; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Collaboration with health and beauty"

Impactful work

Job summary

New Ulm, MN-based dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Technician, Maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation of plant equipment, performing advanced troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. This role contributes to production continuity and ongoing improvement initiatives.

You will perform maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, diagnose failures, and maintain CMMS records; a technical diploma and 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures promptly to minimize downtime.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize asset reliability.
• Conduct plant rounds, inspections, and operational checks (e.g., water treatment, refrigeration systems).
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts usage and maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies during all maintenance tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Ulm, MN-based dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Technician, Maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation of plant equipment, performing advanced troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. This role contributes to production continuity and ongoing improvement initiatives.

You will perform maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, diagnose failures, and maintain CMMS records; a technical diploma and 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience are preferred.