Senior Technician, Maintenance | Kingstree, SC

Senior Technician, Maintenance - Mechanical

Kingstree, SC

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

The Senior Technician, Maintenance is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and systems across the manufacturing site. This role covers both preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, gearboxes, compressors, agitators, piping systems, and other critical assets. Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical systems (including hydraulics, chillers, mechanical transmissions, and seals), performing preventive maintenance, responding to emergency repairs, and supporting production uptime. Flexibility to work any shift and be on call as needed is essential.

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 offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

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

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

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.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

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.

Agency statement

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.