Maintenance Technician

IFF • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, dedicated to delivering sustainable innovations that enhance everyday products. The Health & Biosciences division focuses on leveraging nature and bioscience to create sustainable, life-enhancing technologies for healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. This onsite Maintenance Technician role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, offering an opportunity to join a creative, solution-oriented team. The position involves making a significant impact by maintaining critical equipment and utility systems within wet processing and spray dry production facilities, contributing to operational reliability and plant-wide improvements.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees