Senior Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Mechanical

100Hires, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Senior Technician, Maintenance to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, read blueprints, and support safety and quality goals.

You will operate standard tools, use CMMS for work orders, and collaborate across teams while complying with ISO 9001/14001/45001 and customer standards. A strong background in food manufacturing or industrial facilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required, with Trade School Certificate (or equivalent) in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
• Hands-On Maintenance: 5+ years in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance within a food manufacturing or industrial facility, with proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex equipment.
• Certifications: Maintenance/Industrial certification required; demonstrates technical credibility and safe work practices.
• Technical Skills: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to identify issues and perform repairs.
• Licensing Advantage: Class II Stationary Engineering License highly valued.
• Automation Knowledge: Exposure to PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate standard maintenance tools (power, hand, electric) and precision maintenance tools.
• Demonstrate experience in maintenance trades and components (e.g., PLCs, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, lubrication, pumps, valves, steam/hydraulic/pneumatic systems).
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance with CMMS documentation.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts per production docs to deliver to correct location.
• Maintain safety and clean work environment and adhere to all safety policies.
• Follow ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and FSSC 22000 policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

PLC

Low voltage 240V

Welding

Pipefitting

Fabrication

Gearbox maintenance

Lubrication

Pumps & piping

Valves

Steam systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CMMS

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Education

Trade School Certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

dsm-firmenich in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Senior Technician, Maintenance to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, read blueprints, and support safety and quality goals.

You will operate standard tools, use CMMS for work orders, and collaborate across teams while complying with ISO 9001/14001/45001 and customer standards. A strong background in food manufacturing or industrial facilities is preferred.