Maintenance Technician 2 - Pendergrass, GA

Job Title: Maintenance Technician 2 Location: Pendergrass, GA As a Maintenance Technician 2, you will contribute to maintaining equipment uptime of all process and facility equipment. The Maintenance Technician 2 maintains equipment by taking direction on work orders and tasks to help ensure the effectiveness of the Pendergrass Premix Operations maintenance program. You will work on and observe operating equipment to assure a safe and healthy work environment in conformity with SHE requirements, security requirements, quality standards, OSHA compliance, best practices, and other relevant laws and regulations. Your Key Responsibilities: • Take direction from other maintenance technicians and the maintenance field planner regarding preventative maintenance scheduling, work order and task assignment, and job completion. • Complete assigned maintenance work orders to contribute to the efficient operation of the plant equipment. • Ensure the working environment is safe, compliant with Animal, Nutrition and Health standards, and is in good condition for day-to-day operations. • Ensure safe maintenance work through risk assessments, obtaining permits to work, and complying with all process safety rules. • Enforce compliance of the production organization with the established requirement for DSM SHE / Quality, cGMPs, ISO, work processes, and other rules and regulations. • Execute an efficient maintenance program to ensure minimization of downtime due to equipment failures. • Contribute to the improvement of the overall performance of the plant by conveying information from the maintenance department to the Pendergrass Leadership Team. • Authorities: * Evaluate and report on equipment condition as it is observed during maintenance activities. * Evaluate worker and equipment conditions to ensure safe operations. * Report on task completion including consumed parts, and recommend spare parts as needed. • Projects/special assignments: * Regular meetings with the Maintenance Field Planner and other Maintenance Techs. * Actively seek opportunities for improvements in the areas of operations, quality, safety, health and environmental. We Offer: • A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits. • A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters. • An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact. • Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?” • A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries. • A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers. You Bring: • High School education or equivalent and 2-5 years of relevant experience. • Understanding of weights and measurements. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Working knowledge required in multiple areas including: * Mechanical * Electrical * Operational * Welding • Must possess blend plant equipment knowledge and troubleshooting abilities. • Ability to take direction from other department members. • Good people skills. • Good organization skills. • High degree of personal values, including strong ethics and business judgment. • Good business ethics. • Knowledge and use of computers and computer-controlled equipment and systems. The salary 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. The hourly pay rate is $30.00. 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. 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.