Givaudan

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Pay Rate: $38.00/hr

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits And Compensation

Pay: 34.53 to 38.67 per hour including the 12 percent shift differential Health: No employee cost for healthcare coverage Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contributions Time Off: Paid time off, dental, and vision benefits Growth: Cross-training across maintenance crafts within a global manufacturing leader Stability: Join one of 25 Givaudan production sites across the United States

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.