Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic – Carrolton, TX 
 

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF Facilities team at our Carrolton Tx. facility.   Carrolton is fueled by passion and enhanced by the technology and insights of IFF.  Our purpose is to be the spark that advances our customers. We’re an agile, energetic product development partner with a fresh perspective. Iff captures the essence of our customers’ ideas, and the imagination of their consumers. Together, we'll create a fresh take on taste. We solve customer challenges and craft consumer delight.
The ideal Maintenance Mechanic candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
 

About You…

As the Maintenance Mechanic, you should have a general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, and general facility repairs and possess a minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to react to issues and emergencies. You should also be comfortable inspecting the work of the contractors and directing any improvements in services.  
 

You Will Spend Your Time... 

As the Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing preventative and scheduled maintenance throughout the facility, focusing on those tasks that are best performed when the building is not fully occupied.  You will also be the eyes and ears of the Maintenance Supervisor and the Facility Manager regarding contractor operations to ensure they meet IFF standards and expectations.  In a manufacturing environment and related equipment, you will install, maintain, and repair processing machinery, including stills, control systems, physical structures, piping, and electrical systems.  You will adhere to all HACCP requirements, including scheduled calibrations and protocols for releasing repaired equipment back to service (FSP-013 & FSP-014); Perform all remaining essential duties and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of all applicable SOPs; Correctly diagnose machine or equipment failures or malfunctions;  Dismantle defective machine and equipment and install new or repaired parts; Install or repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery, equipment, or the facility.
 
 

Job Requirements

Required Skills... 

 
•    Minimum five years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing facility or chemical/food/pharmaceutical plant. 
•    Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and handle unexpected situations. 
•    Experience with Maintenance and Repair duties, including adjusting and aligning all types of pumps, fluid machinery, valves, pneumatic systems, solid material processing and handling equipment, and filling and packaging machinery.
•    Experience with basic welding, shop machinery, and portable power tools.
•    Trained in confined space entry, hot work, line breaking, LOTO, and lift truck operation.
•    Boiler Operator’s License, OSHA 10, and/or formal emergency response training is a plus.
•    Ability to read & comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and work orders.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with written and verbal correspondence in English. 
•    The employee may be exposed to hot, cold, wet, and/or humid conditions and loud noise levels.
•    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies must be followed.
•    The physical demands described here are representative, but not inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties of this job successfully. 

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.