Maintenance

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatory know-how manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition Home & Personal Care Professional Hygiene Paints & Coatings and Wood customers in more than 100 countries the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland) Arxada employs 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.

As a Maintenance Technician in our chemical manufacturing operations you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability safety and smooth performance of our production assets. Your hands-on technical expertise will help strengthen operational continuity support cross-functional teams and contribute directly to Arxadas continued this role you will be part of an environment that values collaboration grit accountability and continuous improvementempowering you to go beyond in a business critical to global sustainability.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on process equipment including pumps mixers valves agitators compressors and mechanical seals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical and instrumentation issues to support reliable plant performance.
• Assist in installation alignment commissioning and verification activities for new and existing equipment.
• Support production teams with equipment startups shutdowns changeovers and minor process adjustments.
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow EHS OSHA LOTO chemical handling procedures and site permit requirements.
• Participate in RCFA and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Technology preferred.
• 35 years of maintenance or operations experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with fundamental knowledge of electrical systems P&IDs mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with pumps motors valves fluid handling systems and mechanical seals; experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems is a plus.
• Experience using CMMS systems (e.g. SAP) preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work lift up to 50 lbs and wear required PPE.
• Strong problem-solving communication and teamwork skills; willingness to work flexible shifts or respond to emergencies.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene Home & Personal Care Wood Protection Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE) meanwhile provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics aerospace and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients chemicals and performance intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a qualified individual with disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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