Maintenance Mechanic

Sensient•St. Louis, MO

12d

About The Position

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are a collaborative and hardworking group. And we will be better with you. The Natural Color expansion is here!!!! Sensient is growing – A LOT! We are adding a Maintenance Mechanic to our team. If you like Adaptability, you enjoy learning new skills and doing a variety of things each day; Independence, you like working on your own and expanding your knowledge of your trade and Perception, you keep a keen eye on our facility and ask questions when things don’t look right or don’t go as planned – then Sensient is for you!

Requirements

A minimum of 3-years of experience in manufacturing performing maintenance and electrical repairs on equipment.
The ability to read and speak in proficient English, as demonstrated by a High School Diploma, GED, or relevant field experience which involves reading equipment manuals and technical schematics.
The ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, including engines, motors (480V 3 phase), pneumatic tools, pumps, HVAC equipment and production machines.
An understanding of basic hydraulics, electrical, welding and HVAC equipment.
An interest in learning how to use and maintain new equipment.
Must be willing to continue education through: Schooling (courses chosen by supervision/management) Seminars Training sessions

Responsibilities

Perform preventative mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment as well as emergency repairs
Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines while completing daily tasks to ensure both you and your colleagues are kept safe.
Utilize measuring and testing instruments to locate sources of problems, remove defective parts and adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Troubleshoot PLC, VFD, AC/DC equipment as well as testing various voltages (e.g. 480V 3-phase, low-voltage & 4-20mA signals).
Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
General Welding skills desired or willingness to attain and a customer centric mindset to develop excellent relationships with shift mechanics and production operators.
Must be proficient in two of following skills: refrigeration and air conditioning, pipe fitting and mechanical, and general welding.