Maintenance Technician - Branchburg (Flavors)

About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.


Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.


Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.


Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your role
Position Summary


The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance activities that provide service necessary to sustain Fragrance and Flavor plant operations. Takes a lead role for assigned tasks dealing with repair, servicing, and upkeep of all plant machinery, equipment, and facilities. Participate and execute engineering design improvements and process upgrades (small projects). Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities that provide service necessary to sustain Fragrance and Flavor plant operations. Perform maintenance work requests assigned by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible for following Maintenance Department procedures such as inventory handling and preventative maintenance.
• Plant contact for outside contractors performing maintenance and/or project work.
• Provide input on plant projects for safe and efficient maintenance operation.

Other Functions:

• Take a lead role for assigned industrial maintenance tasks, either mechanical or electrical at the Branchburg facility. Troubleshoot and repair multi-faceted mechanical, HVAC and/or electrical systems.
• Follow all plant safety and hygiene procedures required in a GMP plant.
• Comply with all Safety procedures and department SOP's, as well as PPE requirements.

We have 1 opening available on each shift (3rd Shift, 2nd shift, and 1st Shift). Priority consideration will be given to those that can work the 3rd and 2nd Shifts.

About you
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent education is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Must have a broad technical background encompassing HVAC, electrical, and mechanical maintenance involving both process and utility equipment.
• Must be able to analyze, solve problems, and perform calibration on electrical, piping, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Must have the ability to interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams/schematics, PIDs, and manufacturer's equipment manuals instructions.
• Must be able to disassemble and repair various pieces of equipment including but not limited to pumps, fans, gearboxes, controllers etc.
• Active NJ High Pressure Black Seal Boiler Operator license is highly desired and will be prioritized.
• Welding skills and any additional relevant training, certifications, and licensures are a plus.

Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.


Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.


If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.