Hiring: Maintenance Technician Company: Balchem Corporation Location: Defiance, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:04:42 Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Experience: •1 year of successfully passing the written Maintenance Technician test •18 years of age Required Skills: •Personnel in this position must continuously demonstrate the mechanical and electrical skills necessary to maintain highest possible plant operating efficiencies •Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment and systems in order to repair or rebuild for efficient plant operations •Rebuild or repair plant vacuum pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam regulating valves, pneumatic cylinder controls, and all other types of pumps in plant operations •Repair forklifts and other material handling equipment •Effectively perform maintenance and P.M. on plant CIP systems, AZO systems, mixing/dryer systems, chemical injection systems, air compressors, boiler systems, city water systems, ammonia systems, packaging, & handling equipment •Effectively perform industrial electrical testing and trouble shooting in areas such as: 4-20 milliamps, 12/24/48/120/240/480-volt circuits, pressure/selector switches, float switches, relays, changing of high voltage and control components of various plant motors •Repair and maintain all types of packaging systems, pressure systems, boiler equipment, process systems, and fixtures used in the operations – all in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and/or SensoryEffects® Inc. standards and directions •Observe equipment in operations, evaluate performance issues, and make informed decisions on repair/replacement Qualifications: •Maintenance Technician personnel will attain an acceptable level of proficiency in all described areas of responsibility •Applicant must pass a written test with a score of 75% or higher in order to be eligible for the Maintenance Technician position •Must satisfactorily pass the DOA for this position within 1 year of successfully passing the written Maintenance Technician test •Must be 18 years of age •Must be able to effectively follow all written and oral instructions, write clearly and in an organized fashion, and possess advanced communication skills and be able to effectively interface with Plant Engineering, Operations Management/Supervisors, and outside equipment vendors, suppliers, and engineers •Must be self-disciplined, a team player, and be able to handle emergency situations common to the position •Must be able to maintain and display personal cleanliness and follow all GMPs as described in company guidelines •Must be able to successfully perform all the duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor •Must exhibit independent initiative to solve problems and correct them •Will be proficient in all types of mechanical rebuilding; this includes valves, pumps, major equipment overhauls and repairs, etc. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!