Sr. Technician, Electro-Mechanical Maintenance
Germantown, WI
On Site
Job Band J
Monday-Friday with On-Call Rotation. All Shifts Available.
1st 7:00am-3:30pm, 2nd 3:00pm-11:30pm, 3rd 11:00pm-7:30am
$2,000 Sign On Bonus

As a Sr. Technician, Electro-Mechanical Maintenance, you will perform all assigned mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and utility work to install, repair and maintain the production equipment, utilities equipment, building and grounds, office, lab, and warehousing equipment at our Germantown, WI facility. You will assist in the development of best practices/standards as it relates to the activities of the maintenance department.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all equipment and systems diagnostics, corrective repairs and maintenance associated within the facilities. This includes production equipment, building equipment, and utilities. Systems to include lighting, HVAC, production wastewater system, steam, compressed air, hot and cold water systems, electrical, and all similar systems located throughout the facility.
• Perform maintenance tasks and assigned work orders efficiently while ensuring a safe and clean GMP-compliant work environment. Technicians will work to maintain the integrity of the facility and operating equipment to ensure food safety requirements are maintained, and safe, reliable products are delivered to customers.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment to ensure optimum reliability and up time. Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures, recommending solutions to reduce downtime and repair costs.
• Maintain effective communication with production teams and ensure detailed documentation in Work Orders using CMMS (SAP) to access and update work orders, labor hours, and spare parts consumption.
• Support Improve Plant, and Continuous Improvement projects as needed.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities.

We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• A place to grow and develop.

• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.

• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.

• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

You Bring:
• Associate’s degree in technical field is preferred (Industrial Maintenance), but not required.
• Three (3) or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, troubleshooting and repairing all types of industrial processes: mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic, is required.
• Preferred experience would be in chemical, food, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Basic knowledge of boiler plant fundamentals and operation.
• PLC/Automation, TIG welding experience, refrigeration, HVAC and basic knowledge of boiler plant fundamentals and operation.
• Proficient in equipment troubleshooting and repair/rebuild to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, minimize equipment downtime and support improvement activities for productivity and yield enhancement
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously; attention to detail; strong organization skills
• Basic knowledge in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, outlook, power point).
• Support after-hours and weekend on call rotation.

The 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 wage starting between $32-$37.

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.

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.

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.

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.