Maintenance Mechanic I

Maintenance Technician

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People are the heart of our business. Robertet fosters an environment of support and collaboration, and this is what makes this company truly special. We live by our core values of Passion, Excellence, Daring, and Caring. Our mission is all about sparking emotions, embracing sustainability, and futuring Naturals.

As a Robertet employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with a chance to participate in a paid volunteer day, supporting initiatives that drive change.

We are Beautifully Different! We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds.

About Robertet Group

Robertet S.A. was founded in 1850 in Grasse and is the world leader in natural products. Based in France and mainly family-owned since its creation, Robertet Group is controlled by the Maubert family. Robertet is the only perfume, flavor, and natural ingredient company that is fully integrated throughout the entire creation process, from the source to the final perfume or flavor. Today, Robertet Group is represented in more than 50 countries, has approximately 2,400 employees worldwide, and offers its customers a range of more than 1,700 natural materials and tailor-made products created in one of its 15 global creation centers.

Our Purpose

For Robertet, Nature is a craft deeply rooted in excellence. In the passion for the ingredient. It's the seed of a family spirit, carefully passed down from one generation to the next. A seed that has grown sustainably to offer tailored customer support.

Summary: The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains and repairs production equipment and associated systems to ensure the facility performs to the highest standards. The position works within the Plant Engineering team and requires a high degree of self-direction. Close working relations with Technical & Production departments will be essential to ensure production is supported at all times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Address production issues related to maintenance
• Perform maintenance of equipment and repairs as required
• Test equipment in order to assure proper performance
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical or electrical problems and determine corrective measures by referring to blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, parts catalogs, etc. as necessary
• Perform all actions related to the preventive maintenance program of the company Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that equipment continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
• Participate in equipment installation and help during start-up
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties as required
• Help solve problems related to maintenance
• Suggest continuous improvement projects
• Respect safety standards of the company and maintain a clean work environment.
• Ensure and adhere to safe work practices and procedures including, but not limited to lockout/tag-out and confined space rules and regulations
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Adhere to GMP policies and procedures as well as to Robertet Personal and Food Safety Standards
• Perform other tasks as assigned or necessary
• Commitment to Robertet and SQF Safety and Quality Standards and continuous improvement of the quality management systems.

Position Requirements:

• Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or three to six months related experience and/or training.

Position Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the flavors or chemical manufacturing industry
• Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of equipment and instrumentation
• Being familiar with mechanical or electrical drawings
• Ability to understand and follow various guidelines and working procedures (eg: health and safety, hygiene and sanitation)
• Basic mathematics
• Positive attitude and ability to communicate effectively
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Must be available for on call schedule and flexible to work other shifts as assigned.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or procedural manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups.
• Minimum computer skills needed such as word processing, business software and Excel spreadsheets.

Robertet Core Competencies:

Robertet believes that all employees should possess certain observable and measurable skills and display behaviors that ultimately contribute to workplace effectiveness and desired career success. These are the core competencies that determine how we do our jobs and how we accomplish our goals.

1. Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer solutions
2. Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
3. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
4. Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
5. Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
6. Fosters Improvement & Innovation: Continuously strive to improve your work to deliver better products, services, and processes.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: Ability to wear PPE, including but not limited to respirators

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to perform the Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the position so long as it does not impose significant difficulty or expense on the company.