Givaudan Careers Mechanic- 1st Shift

Givaudan•East Hanover, NJ

8d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Givaudan is hiring a Maintenance Technician on 1st shift at our East Hanover flavor production site. You will perform routine repairs, install equipment, and support production through hands-on industrial maintenance every shift. This role suits a skilled mechanic with proven experience in welding, pipefitting, or pump and equipment repair. You will join a maintenance team that values strong attendance, cross-training, and pride in clean, compliant operations across the plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to four years of mechanical experience in pipefitting, welding, or pump and equipment repair.
Vocational or trade school certification in welding, plumbing, pipefitting, or electrical work.
Forklift certification required.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.
Willingness to cross-train across multiple maintenance crafts.
Dependability, strong communication skills, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform routine repairs and equipment installations to minimize disruptions across our flavor production operations.
Apply skills in welding, pipefitting, basic millwright work, electrical, or instrumentation as the work demands.
Interpret electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process flow drawings during repair and troubleshooting.
Maintain spare parts inventory and report deficiencies to drive timely restock and reorder for the maintenance team.
Enter work orders and compliance data into SAP for production and audit documentation.
Train on plant equipment including extraction, distillation, liquid compounding, washed extraction, and emulsion processes.
Maintain a clean, orderly work environment in compliance with GMP and OSHA standards.