Plant Maintenance Specialist

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　　Date:Jan 24, 2024

　　Location: Newark, DE, US, 19711

　　Company: IFF Family of Companies

　　Requisition ID : 495295

　　Job Description

　　Plant Maintenance Specialist - Newark, DE

　　Maintenance Specialists are responsible for routine and non-routine maintenance activities on the sites' manufacturing and process equipment. Daily tasks include performing maintenance in the areas of rotating equipment, pneumatics, and mechanical systems. Technicians coordinate troubleshooting efforts and strive to implement improvements with operations and engineers as needed to assure the day to day site operation.

　　As a Maintenance Specialist, you will:

　　Exhibit a safety conscious approach to work.

　　Abide by all workplace policies and procedures.

　　Be able and willing to effectively communicate, share information, resolve issues, and work with others.

　　Give and receive both positive and critical feedback in a respectful and professional manner.

　　Proactively anticipate changes and respond to achieve organizational objectives.

　　Be independently motivated to produce results.

　　Be able to troubleshoot and maintain various mechanical machines and process equipment.

　　Be able to understand and prioritize business needs.

　　Be able to understand, analyze and resolve technical problems throughout the site.

　　Have a strong work ethic and be able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.

　　Be willing to continuously learn new skills and new technologies.

　　Be able to utilize computer software programs for work related activities.

　　Be able to operate a mechanical lift.

　　Be punctual and demonstrate reliable attendance.

　　Be able to complete precision work including but not limited to: aligning Pumps, rebuild pumps to OEM, and rebuilding mechanical seals.

　　Be punctual and demonstrate reliable attendance.

　　Job Requirements

　　The following is required:

　　Must be able to read, write, and comprehend documents in English.

　　A valid US driver’s license.

　　Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE to include wearing safety equipment, such as earplugs. cloves. safety glasses. hardhats. hairnets. and steel-toed shoes.

　　The ability to lift and/or move 45 pounds.

　　While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to stand, walk (up and down stairs) twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb for extended periods of time.

　　This role is in Newark, DE, and may require less than 5% of travel.

　　The Following is Preferred:

　　A minimum of a High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; a 2-year technical/vocational degree in a related field is strongly preferred.

　　A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work (general mechanic, pipefitter, chemical manufacturing, refinery, etc. is preferred.

　　Millwright and or precision mechanic experience is preferred.

　　While we are interested in all qualified candidates with the potential to work in the United States, we are not able to sponsor visas. Additionally, to qualify for this position, you must be proficient in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.

　　We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

　　VisitIFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion (https://https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.