Maintenance Mechanic

Sensient•Saint Louis, MO

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Sensient is growing significantly with the addition of Natural Color Conversion and is expanding its plant. Due to this growth, a Maintenance Mechanic is being added to the team. This role is ideal for individuals who value adaptability, enjoy learning new skills and performing diverse tasks daily, appreciate independence and expanding their trade knowledge, and possess a keen eye for facility operations, asking questions when things don't look right or go as planned.

Requirements

Ability to read and speak proficient English.
High School Diploma, GED, or relevant field experience involving reading equipment manuals and technical schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, including engines, motors (480V 3 phase), pneumatic tools, pumps, HVAC equipment, and production machines.
Understanding of basic hydraulics, electrical, welding, and HVAC equipment.
Proficiency in two of the following skills: refrigeration and air conditioning, pipe fitting and mechanical, and general welding.
Customer-centric mindset.

Nice To Haves

General Welding skills desired or willingness to attain.
Interest in learning how to use and maintain new equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment.
Perform emergency repairs on machinery and equipment.
Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines while completing daily tasks.
Utilize measuring and testing instruments to locate problems.
Remove defective parts and adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Troubleshoot PLC, VFD, AC/DC equipment.
Test various voltages (e.g., 480V 3-phase, low-voltage & 4-20mA signals).
Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
Develop excellent relationships with shift mechanics and production operators.