Maintenance Mechanic

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 Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safety: Strive to achieve zero injuries, zero process incidents, zero distribution incidents, and zero environmental incidents.
• Participate in the company’s Product Stewardship initiative to ensure the health, safety, and environmental performance of products throughout their lifecycle.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document and review scheduled work, create notifications as needed, and accurately record hours, feedback, and other required information.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with operations, contractors, vendors, and instrument & electrical maintenance personnel to troubleshoot and repair equipment and processes.
• May fabricate parts using both machine and hand tools common to the trade, working with a variety of materials as part of normal duties. Tools may include drills, pipe threaders, torque wrenches, mills, etc.
• Actively participate in discussions with co-workers, supervisors, and production operators to improve best practices, workflow, and identify potential hazards.
• Handle some hazardous waste materials when working on piping or equipment leaks or during material disposal, as part of normal operations.
• May be required to operate a forklift, work truck, scissor lift, or manlift.
• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and facilities according to the company’s Maintenance Schedule, SOPs, ISO, Safety, and cGMP standards to ensure compliance with PSM and regulatory requirements.
• Perform varied mechanical duties such as dismantling, moving, repairing, and installing facility equipment, including power shafting, pulleys, pumps, piping, hoists, and other equipment.
• Safely start up and shut down equipment according to company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Work on equipment layout changes or replacements during MOC-approved alterations, using P&IDs, manuals, ISOs, or Maintenance/Engineering procedures and safe operating practices as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, forklift, crane, or equipment-specific certifications) are a plus.

• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment, piping, pumps, motors, conveyors, and facility systems.

• Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for documenting and tracking maintenance work.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for mechanical and equipment issues.

• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools, fabrication equipment, and machinery.

• Flexibility to work various shifts and respond to emergency maintenance needs.

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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