DSM

Sr. Technician, Mechanical Maintenance

Kingstree, SC

On-Site, M-F, 7AM-4:30PM

As a Senior Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pumps, mechanical transmissions, chillers, compressors, mechanical seals, and gearboxes. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to emergency repairs, and ensure all equipment remains operational in a safe and compliant manner. This role requires the ability to perform confined space entries, complete work orders efficiently, and support production uptime through proactive and reactive maintenance. Flexibility to work any shift and be on call as needed is essential.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks and work orders efficiently while ensuring a safe and clean cGMP-compliant work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols including lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, hot work, and working at heights.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures, recommending solutions to reduce downtime and repair costs.
• Use CMMS (SAP) to access and update work orders, equipment status, and spare parts information.
• Maintain effective communication with production teams and ensure detailed, documented handovers across shifts.
• Support training and cross-training efforts, provide feedback on spare parts and training needs, and assist with onboarding new personnel.

We bring

• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

You bring

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in industrial maintenance preferred
• 5+ years of experience in plant mechanical maintenance, including pipefitting, millwright work, and welding
• Completion of Level II mechanical maintenance training
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently with attention to detail
• Willingness to support after-hours operations during call-in weeks

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com

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