Senior Technician, Maintenance - Belvidere, NJ

Senior Technician, Maintenance

Location: Belvidere, NJ

Monday - Friday (7:00AM - 3:30pm)

As a Senior Technician , you will be responsible for performing specialized predictive and preventive maintenance equipment inspections; troubleshooting; plans, installs and/or modified plant equipment and related systems in accordance with Key Performance measures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety/regulatory requirements, and divisional goals. Performs corrective and preventive work orders throughout the plant.


Assigned responsibility is for various equipment plant-wide including, gear boxes, air locks, pumps, blowers, conveyors. Ability to assist with repairs and troubleshoot piping systems, piping components. Emergency and call-in support is required along with adherence to maintenance work process.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fill out and review work permit in conjunction with operation personnel prior to starting a job.
• Ensure all lockout - tagout procedures are followed.
• Locate equipment problems and discuss potential causes.
• Recommend practical solutions of technical causes.
• Diagnose problems and repair blowers, pumps, airlocks, gearboxes, conveyors, valve installation, pipe welding is a plus, threading and installation. Use of laser alignment tools is preferred.
• Repair damages and defects to equipment as per technical instructions and discuss.
• Additional responsibilities as defined and provided by leadership.

We Bring:

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. A technical school education in a mechanical discipline is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose problems, repair blowers, pumps, air locks, gear boxes, conveyors, prefabrication and installation of piping, valves and pipe threading.
• Ability to provide emergencies and call in support as required.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly range: $35.00 - $40.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.


From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.


Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.


Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

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