Technician III, Maintenance

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. seeks a Technician III, Maintenance, for an on-site role in Rochester, NY.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and plant utilities, troubleshoot complex equipment, and ensure safe, reliable plant operations to minimize downtime. The role requires 3+ years of maintenance experience and strong skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems, plus ERP/SAP familiarity and blueprint reading.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or high school diploma/GED with at least 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and equipment manuals; familiarity with ERP systems like SAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and plant utilities.
• Maintain and repair facility equipment including HVAC, steam systems, and condensate equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Calibrate instrumentation and document maintenance activities and hardware modifications.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

ERP SAP literacy

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

## Technician III, MaintenanceApply: On-site: Rochester, NY (Plant), USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (25 days left to apply): R22105**Job Summary**Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing and optimizing manufacturing equipment while ensuring reliable plant operations?## IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.**Health & Biosciences:** Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial marketsThe role is based in **Rochester, New York (onsite role)**. Be part of a **collaborative, safety-focused and solution-oriented** team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.Our Maintenance team supports both production operations and site utilities, ensuring equipment reliability, safety and continuous improvement. Team members collaborate closely with production personnel, contractors, suppliers and fellow maintenance professionals to keep critical systems operating efficiently.## Where You'll Make a Difference* Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and plant utility systems.* Maintain and repair facility equipment including compressors, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, steam systems and condensate equipment.* Troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs on complex production equipment to minimize downtime.* Calibrate instrumentation and maintain equipment performance standards.* Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, control and basic electrical systems.* Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, technical specifications and work orders.* Complete maintenance work orders, maintenance records, spare parts transactions and labor reporting accurately and on time.* Identify required replacement parts and materials and coordinate with suppliers and vendors when technical support is needed.* Document equipment modifications and update as-built drawings as required.## What Makes You the Right Fit* Associate degree in a technical discipline, or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of three years of manufacturing maintenance experience.* Two to three years of hands-on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.* Experience supporting manufacturing equipment in a production environment.* Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.* Ability to learn and utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and other plant systems.* Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints and equipment manuals.* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.* Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.* Commitment to safety procedures, regulatory requirements and continuous improvement.## How Would You Stand Out?* Experience supporting food, beverage or fermentation manufacturing processes.* Strong mechanical aptitude combined with experience supporting both production equipment and utility systems.* Experience with instrumentation calibration and continuous improvement initiatives.## Why Choose Us?* Day-shift schedule that supports work-life balance.* Opportunity to work across both utilities and production maintenance disciplines.* Ongoing technical, safety and professional development training.* Collaborative team environment focused on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.* Exposure to diverse manufacturing technologies and processes.* Ability to make a direct impact on operational reliability and production success.### Local Requirements* Willingness to complete required safety training, including lockout/tagout, forklift, scissor lift and respirator training.* Availability to support call-ins and urgent maintenance needs when required.* Ability to perform moderate lifting and physical activities including walking, standing, bending, twisting, kneeling and climbing throughout the shift.* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, respiratory protection and other site-required equipment.* Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in varying environmental conditions including hot, cold and outdoor weather conditions. Compensation up to 83k/annually + benefits