Maintenance Mechanic

IFF • New Century, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

IFF is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for its Food Ingredients business unit at its New Century, Kansas site. This is an onsite role supporting safe and efficient plant and facility operations through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners; the sale is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The business unit will remain part of IFF until the sale closes and will then transition to CVC Capital Partners.

The Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs plant, facility, utility, and production equipment; supports manufacturing operations during equipment failures; and carries out inspections and maintenance documentation. The role follows safety, environmental, food safety, and quality requirements and contributes to an organized work environment and continuous improvement. The position may require rotating shifts, weekend work, overtime, and emergency call-ins as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and facility systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and identify practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and motor replacement activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple maintenance priorities.
• Willingness and flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and emergency call-ins as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and environmental compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing, ingredient manufacturing, or process production environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, spare parts inventory management, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, food safety programs, and industrial utility systems such as boilers and refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant and facility equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and production equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled repairs, rebuilds, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment failures to support manufacturing operations.
• Conduct plant rounds, utility inspections, boiler and refrigeration checks, water readings, and wastewater sampling.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history files, spare parts usage logs, and work order documentation.
• Update wiring diagrams, control schematics, P&ID drawings, and maintenance documentation after modifications.
• Follow safety, environmental, food safety, and quality requirements, including permit systems, PPE requirements, and Life Saving Principles.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company-sponsored benefits.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Opportunity to work for a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and specialty ingredients.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and employee growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed