Maintenance/Mechanic II-1

Company: International Flavors and Fragrances
Location: Terre Haute
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job SummaryThe Skilled Maintenance Mechanic reports to the maintenance leader and is responsible for installing, modifying and maintaining mechanical and other equipment/systems in the plant. The incumbent must be competent in millwright skills plus any of the following skill areas: pipefitting, welding, and sheet metal.

• The Skilled Mechanic will have knowledge of chemical plant equipment in general and be expected to efficiently learn specific process operations, systems, and personnel. They will become capable of independently installing, modifying, and maintaining mechanical and other equipment.
• Interpret schematic drawings and vendor documentation with comprehension to perform tasks.
• Design, plan and construct special devices, supports and components for equipment as required.
• Withdraw equipment, components, and materials from the stockroom inventory system and order materials from vendors as required.
• Observe mechanical or other problems and self-initiate corrective measures.
• Performs routine maintenance via the work order system and work management process.
• Comprehend and comply with critical quality, environmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings and work sessions.
• Install complex piping systems by cutting, preparing and assembling piping components in an efficient manner.
• Prepare metal components for welding and perform the appropriate weld process.
• Understand and perform detailed machine shop practices with quality and precision.Requirements:
  • Must be available for overtime, emergency cal-ins, and call-outs. Maintain a working telephone number with message capabilities.
  • Must be able to communicate via e-mail, radio, and other standard means.
  • Lift 40 pounds routinely and heavier weight occasionally with the help of others or lifting devices. Climb, stoop, squat, and perform work in confined areas and difficult to reach conditions.
  • An associate's degree in industrial maintenance, or completion of a craft apprenticeship-to-journeyman training is preferred. Chemical plant maintenance experience helpful.
  • The ability to use a personal computer, including applications such as Microsoft Teams, email, SAP, Excel and Word is essential.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.Visit to learn more

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