Mechanical Technician - CI

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

• Performs Corrective Maintenance on all plant equipment (motors, gearboxes, piping, agitators, valves, pumps, structural, vacuum jets and boilers) failures by properly troubleshooting, analyzing and repairing the equipment in a timely and safe manner to reduce production down time. This includes both electrical and mechanical maintenance equipment at times.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on all plant equipment to ensure safety and reliability by increasing run time between failures of plant critical equipment. This includes both electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Works with vendors and technical representatives to solve difficult plant equipment failures.
• Actively participate in the “Plant Safety” and the “Continuous Improvement Process” teams and meetings to ensure a safe workplace for all employees. This includes leading one safety talk topic each year.
• Installs new equipment in production facilities and writes procedures to a.) Ensure proper operation and b.) To extend useful life of said equipment.

• The incumbent must have successfully completed the “Maintenance Technician 1” qualification program in addition to being fully qualified in all junior levels.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have five years' experience in “Industrial Maintenance Disciplines” or equivalent and/or successful completion of “Military, Industrial or Technical School Program”.
• Must have the ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Excel, Word and Access.
• Perform work assignments to solve equipment/system problems in a systematic, logical and expeditious manner.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on a daily basis.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The nature of the job requires that the incumbent ascend and descend stairs and ladders on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to safely lift items weighing 55lbs.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.