Plant Mechanic

About the role

The Natural Color expansion is here. Sensient is growing – A LOT! We are adding a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. If you like Adaptability, you enjoy learning new skills and doing a variety of things each day; Independence, you like working on your own and expanding your knowledge of your trade; and Perception, you keep a keen eye on our facility and ask questions when things don’t look right or don’t go as planned – then Sensient is for you!

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment as well as emergency repairs
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines while completing daily tasks to ensure both you and your colleagues are kept safe
• Utilize measuring and testing instruments to locate sources of problems, remove defective parts and adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Troubleshoot PLC, VFD, AC/DC equipment as well as testing various voltages (e.g. 480V 3-phase, low-voltage & 4-20mA signals)
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• General Welding skills desired or willingness to attain
• A customer centric mindset to develop excellent relationships with shift mechanics and production operators

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-years of experience in manufacturing performing maintenance and electrical repairs on equipment
• The ability to read and speak in proficient English, as demonstrated by a High School Diploma, GED, or relevant field experience which involves reading equipment manuals and technical schematics
• The ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, including engines, motors (480V 3 phase), pneumatic tools, pumps, HVAC equipment and production machines
• An understanding of basic hydraulics, electrical, welding and HVAC equipment
• An interest in learning how to use and maintain new equipment
• Must be willing to continue education through:Schooling (courses chosen by supervision/management) Seminars Training sessions

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in two of following skills: refrigeration and air conditioning, pipe fitting and mechanical, and general welding

Skills

• General Welding skills desired or willingness to attain

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Benefit offering
• Development opportunities

Pay

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