Maintenance Mechanic

Sensient • St. Louis, MO

12d

About The Position

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are a collaborative and hardworking group. And we will be better with you. The Natural Color expansion is here!!!! Sensient is growing – A LOT! We are adding a Maintenance Mechanic to 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!

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

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 and a customer centric mindset to develop excellent relationships with shift mechanics and production operators.
• Must be proficient in two of following skills: refrigeration and air conditioning, pipe fitting and mechanical, and general welding.

Benefits

• Excellent pay, benefit offering and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
• Opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED