Maintenance Technician 1

Ames, IA

Onsite

As a Maintenance Technician 1, you will oversee and maintain the mechanical production operation equipment with all the activities and available resources for production. The Maintenance Technician 1 assures good manufacturing practices and adherence to DSM Life Saving Rules, DSM SHE Standards, FAMI-QS requirements for Food Safety and ISO 9001 standards.

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 business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

**Your Key Responsibilities:**

– Coordinate activities within the premix plant to gain efficient production of finished products.

– Plan and execute an efficient maintenance program to ensure minimization of downtime due to equipment failures.

– Ensure the working environment is safe and compliant with DSM standards.

– Enforce compliance of the production organization with the established requirement for DSM SHE/Quality, cGMPs, ISO, work processes, and other rules and regulations.

– Ensure the short-term and long-term availability of a competent, trained workforce as it relates to simplistic maintenance tasks operators can be trained to perform.

**We Bring:**

– 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:**

– High School education or equivalent.

– Minimum three years related experience; five years preferred, in the following areas: Feed Mill or Premix production.

– Experience in and demonstration of leadership abilities and managerial skills.

– Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, while also learning DSM SHE & Quality & Security standards.

– Basic experience required in mechanical, electrical, welding and operational oversight.

– Experience in the use of computers and computer systems.

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.

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.

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