Maintenance Technician - Schenectady, NY

Maintenance Technician 

Schenectady, NY

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay: $30 - $39/hour (Depending on experience)

$5k Sign On Bonus

As a Maintenance Technician for dsm-firmenich, Production-Premix, you are responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment failures, and determining the appropriate course of action for repairs. You will also create safe work permits for work and mentor other team members for one of dsm-firmenich’s largest premix plants globally. This is for our 2 key business segments: Human Nutrition and Health division where we produce liquids and dry blends for our dietary supplements and food for our warehouse and support facilities.

If you have experience in Manufacturing, (Food or Dietary Supplements) Warehouse, Supply Chain and experience with preventative maintenance and repair work along with CMMS software and strong problem solving skills, this may be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Facilities and building maintenance including but not limited to HVAC units, air compressors, and similar.
• Motor troubleshooting, repair, and replacement.
• Maintenance and repair of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic machinery/equipment.
• Plumbing and minor electrical.
• Preventative maintenance including all documentation and record keeping.
• Exterior building maintenance. 
• Assist all departments in repairs.
• Experience in root-cause analysis, analyze, and troubleshoot repair of all equipment.
• Displays and promotes positive safety behaviors; uses proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment, and procedures to ensure that self and others go home safe each day; that area and equipment operate at the highest safety levels; that all people in the area comply with the safety directives and keep the area neat and clean.
• Participates in SHE/GMP training meetings and SHE critical PMs (Preventative Maintenance).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills.

We bring:

• Paid holidays,18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays.
• Full healthcare benefits day one - medical, dental, eye, and life insurance.
• 401K with generous company match.
• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as maintenance demand requires including call-ins  (As needed)

You bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent; a degree from a vocational school or relevant certifications (e.g., license in crafts) is a plus OR Two-year trade school or apprentices’ program with 5 years’ experience.
• Minimum of 3 + years’ experience as a Sr. Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS software (We use Fiix).
• Knowledge and skills to operate a personal computer and computer driven controls systems.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license. (May drive Dump truck, and work with Pit equipment: forklift, pallet jacks, reach trucks, ord