Senior Technician, Maintenance; 1st shift - Ulm, MN

Overview

Senior Technician, Maintenance (1st shift) – New Ulm, MN. The Senior Technician, Maintenance ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant and facility equipment by performing advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. This role supports production continuity and contributes to continuous improvement in maintenance practices. On-site in New Ulm, MN.

The salary range is $36.00-$40.00 per hour. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including annual incentive pay, retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures promptly to minimize downtime.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize asset reliability.
• Conduct plant rounds, inspections, and operational checks (e.g., water treatment, refrigeration systems).
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts usage and maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies during all maintenance tasks.

• Technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years in industrial maintenance required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
• Familiarity with safety regulations and maintenance best practices

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our people, customers and communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Salary range is from $ per hour. In addition to base salary, we 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.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and inclusive hiring. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and provide support through the application process as needed. If you have a disability or need assistance, we’re here to help – please let us know what you need.

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

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