Maintenance Technician

IFF • Cedar Rapids, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Health & Biosciences division channels passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies for healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. This role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, and is an onsite position. The successful candidate will join a creative, solution-oriented team focused on achieving greatness and making a real impact.

Requirements

• Industrial maintenance experience with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift 50 lbs, and safely perform confined-space entry.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and general computer systems.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to lead problem-solving or group discussions.

Nice To Haves

• A.A. degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or a related technical field.
• Experience in system design, equipment construction, or implementing engineering improvements.
• SAP experience for maintenance data entry and parts tracking.
• Demonstrated success supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with both wet process and spray dry equipment systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace equipment used in wet processing and spray dry production facilities.
• Maintain critical utility systems, including water, air, steam, chilled water, glycol cooling systems, and associated equipment.
• Interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and equipment documentation for pumps, valves, motors, agitators, chillers, and air compressors.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on three-phase and single-phase systems, control circuits, motors, switches, brakes, and gearboxes.
• Support problem-solving activities such as root-cause analysis, system design, and equipment modifications.
• Document labor hours, parts usage, and detailed maintenance comments in SAP.
• Provide support beyond core work areas to drive plant-wide improvements and operational reliability.
• Promote a strong safety culture through personal accountability, safe work behaviors, and integrity.

Benefits

• Full benefits package effective, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Vacation, paid holidays, and bonus plan included.
• Opportunity to work with advanced processing and utility systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Growth opportunities for skilled maintenance professionals.
• Stable, on-site role with consistent workload and cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree