Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (1st Shift) - Princeton, NJ

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift Princeton, NJ

Join our maintenance team as a key contributor ensuring the smooth, reliable operation of our chemical plant. In this role, you'll take on high-skill mechanical repair, troubleshooting, and equipment installation to keep critical process systems running safely and efficiently. You'll work hands-on with pumps, valves, piping, rotating machinery, and other essential plant equipment while supporting both mechanical and electrical maintenance needs based on your skill set.

If you're a problem-solver with strong technical abilities—and bonus skills like welding or industrial piping—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industrial environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance and repair of chemical plant process equipment, including piping systems, valves, gauges, and plant air/product lines.
• Conduct mechanical or electrical repairs—based on skill set—on plant equipment and building systems such as solenoid valves, limit switches, and actuated valves.
• Troubleshoot rotating machinery, pumps, mixers, and other pneumatic or electrically driven equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Rebuild and restore process equipment, including diaphragm, rotary, gear, and centrifugal pumps, manual valves, pneumatic mixers, and vessels.
• Assist maintenance team members, oversee outside contractors, and support safe, efficient completion of maintenance activities.
• Install new capital equipment and perform additional tasks as assigned, with welding, fabrication, and industrial piping skills considered a plus.

We bring:

• 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 or GED required, with two years of technical school training or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field
• Three to five years of maintenance experience in a chemical, food, or beverage manufacturing environment, with mechanical, machining, electrical, pipe fitting, or welding skills considered a strong plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams, technical procedures, regulations, statistical data, and procedure manuals, and to communicate effectively with managers, clients, and employees
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to collect data, evaluate results, draw conclusions, and prepare recommendations or project reports; computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel) is a plus
• Physical capability to stand for 75–85% of the shift, climb ladders and stairs up to 2–3 stories, and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

The salary or 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. Salary $32.00 - $36.00. 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.

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…