Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic (Rochester, NY)

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Mechanic for Rochester (NY)

strive to achieve zero injuries, zero process incidents, zero distribution incidents, and zero environmental incidents.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the company’s Product Stewardship initiatives by contributing engineering expertise to ensure product health, safety, and environmental performance across the full lifecycle.

• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan, document, review, and analyze maintenance activities, including work orders, notifications, labor hours, and performance feedback.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, contractors, vendors, and instrumentation & electrical teams to diagnose equipment issues, support repairs, and improve process reliability.

• Design, specify, or support the fabrication and modification of mechanical components, applying knowledge of machining and hand tools and working with various materials as required.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement discussions with engineers, supervisors, and production personnel to enhance best practices, optimize workflows, and proactively identify and mitigate hazards.

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste, particularly during maintenance activities involving piping, leaks, or equipment servicing, in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

• Provide engineering oversight or operational support for the use of material handling and access equipment such as forklifts, work trucks, scissor lifts, and manlifts, as required.

• Plan, execute, and review preventive and corrective maintenance programs in alignment with Maintenance Schedules, SOPs, ISO standards, Safety requirements, cGMP, PSM, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Perform and/or oversee a broad range of mechanical engineering activities, including the installation, repair, modification, and optimization of facility systems such as pumps, piping, power transmission components, hoists, and related equipment.

• Support and verify safe startup and shutdown procedures for equipment, ensuring compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

• Lead or support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to equipment layout changes, upgrades, or replacements, utilizing P&IDs, engineering drawings, manuals, and approved engineering and maintenance procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• Professional certifications or licenses (e.g., Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), OSHA safety training) are advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including piping, pumps, motors, conveyors, rotating equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and developing P&IDs, engineering schematics, technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Experience utilizing CMMS or engineering maintenance software to plan, document, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills to diagnose mechanical failures and improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance processes, with the ability to specify, select, and evaluate tools, fabrication methods, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, support field operations, and provide engineering guidance during planned maintenance, shutdowns, and emergency situations.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules as required to support project deadlines, commissioning activities, and critical maintenance needs.

The expected salary range for this role is $58,000- 93,000 annually, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.    

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.  

This role is also eligible to earn a bonus and benefits as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.  

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.