Technician III, Maintenance

Job Summary

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing and optimizing manufacturing equipment while ensuring reliable plant operations?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets

The role is based in Rochester, New York (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Our Maintenance team supports both production operations and site utilities, ensuring equipment reliability, safety and continuous improvement. Team members collaborate closely with production personnel, contractors, suppliers and fellow maintenance professionals to keep critical systems operating efficiently.

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and plant utility systems.
• Maintain and repair facility equipment including compressors, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, steam systems and condensate equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs on complex production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Calibrate instrumentation and maintain equipment performance standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, control and basic electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, technical specifications and work orders.
• Complete maintenance work orders, maintenance records, spare parts transactions and labor reporting accurately and on time.
• Identify required replacement parts and materials and coordinate with suppliers and vendors when technical support is needed.
• Document equipment modifications and update as-built drawings as required.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline, or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of three years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Two to three years of hands‑on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and other plant systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Commitment to safety procedures, regulatory requirements and continuous improvement.

• Experience supporting food, beverage or fermentation manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude combined with experience supporting both production equipment and utility systems.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Day‑shift schedule that supports work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to work across both utilities and production maintenance disciplines.
• Ongoing technical, safety and professional development training.
• Collaborative team environment focused on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to diverse manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Ability to make a direct impact on operational reliability and production success.

• Willingness to complete required safety training, including lockout/tagout, forklift, scissor lift and respirator…