Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Maintenance TechnicianAre you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.The role is based on Madison, WI (On-site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.Where You'll Make a DifferencePerform maintenance support across mechanical, electrical, civil, and general trade functions during the 3rd shift (night shift) to ensure continuous plant operation.Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment across plant and office environments.Assemble, move, and transport material-handling equipment as needed.Carry out site-preparation tasks including drain cleaning, concrete work, partitioning, and basic construction support.Perform routine lubrication, equipment cleaning, and pulling electrical wiring under supervision.Conduct routine inspections and follow preventive maintenance tasks through the SAP maintenance module.Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, records of parts, tools, and maintenance activities.Follow all safety and quality requirements including ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, GMPs, HACCP, and company policies.Support general facility upkeep, including repair of pumps, motors, boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, packaging machinery, and building fixtures.What Makes You the Right FitBackground or training in mechanical, electrical, or related technical fields; technical degree or apprenticeship is a plus.Proven mechanical aptitude with experience diagnosing and repairing production equipment.Ability to work independently during night-shift hours while staying aligned with daytime operations.Skilled in the safe use of tools required for maintenance, including benders, spanners, cutters, and hand tools.Able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal procedures and work instructions.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues.Basic math skills, including percentages and decimals, and ability to use English/Metric measurements.Reliable, safety-focused, and able to maintain high hygiene standards in manufacturing environments.Physically able to lift up to 55 lbs., climb ladders/stairs, maneuver through the plant, and wear PPE/respiratory protection as required.How You Would Stand OutFormal technical education, certification, or state apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical field.Experience performing maintenance in a food, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environment.Prior experience using SAP or similar maintenance/plant-management systems.Why Choose Us?Opportunity to support essential operations in a stable, industry-leading manufacturing facility.Work with a collaborative, safety-first maintenance team with strong leadership support.Competitive compensation and shift-based role for those seeking a structured schedule.Hands-on work with diverse systems including HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, packaging equipment, and plant utilities.Career development opportunities within the Maintenance job family.Role created to strengthen 3rd-shift coverage and ensure balanced workload and operational reliability.We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more