Mechanical Lead-Rochester

Mechanical Lead 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.

This hands-on role maintains, repairs, and improves complex mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic production equipment. It combines mechanic, planning/scheduling, and mentoring duties, with occasional shift coverage and utility oversight to support site operations.

Should be prepared to obtain a 1st Class City of Rochester Stationary Engineer license within five years.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan out plant repairs & improvements in facility and ordering materials through SAP and receiving quotes from vendor
• Provide oversite for contractors that are working for maintenance
• Shift coverage for vacations, etc
• Hands-on plant work: repairs, PMs, etc
• Train and develop Team members
• Ensure Technical plant availability
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements
• Lead and coaches team

Qualifications & Experience:

• A formal secondary education is essential to ensure foundational math, reading, problem-solving, and technical comprehension skills needed for maintenance tasks and documentation.

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency using SAP for maintenance tasks, including work order creation, planning, scheduling, notifications, parts management, and equipment history tracking. Familiarity with SAP PM/CMMS modules is essential for success in the role.

The expected salary range for this role is 82,000-112,000k 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.