Full-Time

Mechanical Technician 1

Updated on 9/13/2026

Essity

Essity

10,001+ employees

Hygiene and health products company

Compensation Overview

$27.61/hr

+ Shift differential + 401(k) employer match + Annual employer base contribution

Dover, DE, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and mechanical education are required.
  • Hands-on experience through internships or previous roles in mechanical settings is required.
  • The employee must maintain current knowledge through relevant training and workshops.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills are required.
  • Basic mathematical and literacy skills are required.
  • The employee must be able to lift and frequently stand, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and diagnose problems in machinery and related systems.
  • Repair or replace worn or malfunctioning parts and equipment.
  • Read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical manuals.
  • Document maintenance and repair work by creating detailed reports.
  • Set up and calibrate new equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
  • Implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize downtime and extend machinery lifespan.
  • Use specialized tools for mechanical system adjustments.
  • Work within Essity safety standards and take responsibility for personal and others' safety.

Essity is a global hygiene and health products company. Its portfolio includes consumer tissue, professional hygiene, incontinence products, wound care, compression therapy, orthopedics, and related medical solutions. Products are used by consumers, healthcare professionals, patients, institutions, retailers, and workplaces. The company combines product development, regulated healthcare expertise, manufacturing, brand management, supply chain, and commercial operations. Teams work across research, engineering, manufacturing, quality, medical affairs, sales, marketing, logistics, and corporate services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Sweden

Founded

1929

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What believers are saying

  • Essity's sustainability goals align with global trends in eco-friendly packaging.
  • The rise of remote work boosts demand for Essity's home hygiene products.
  • Essity's e-commerce expansion taps into emerging markets' growing consumer base.

What critics are saying

  • Private label brands increase competition in the hygiene sector.
  • Rising raw material costs threaten Essity's profit margins.
  • Labor strikes in Europe could disrupt Essity's supply chain.

What makes Essity unique

  • Essity is recognized on CDP's A List for climate leadership.
  • Essity's Cushelle Simply Soft targets cost-conscious consumers with premium quality.
  • Tork Vision Cleaning celebrates 10 years of data-driven cleaning technology.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Company News

CSRwire
Apr 7th, 2025
Essity on CDP's Prestigious A List for Climate

Essity on CDP's prestigious A List for Climate.

Cision
Apr 2nd, 2025
Essity On Cdp’S Prestigious A List For Climate

Essity on CDP’s prestigious A List for climate

PR Newswire
Mar 27th, 2025
Essity'S 2025 Annual General Meeting

Essity today held the Annual General Meeting at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Sweden.STOCKHOLM, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meeting approved the Parent Company income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet for 2024.The meeting resolved on a dividend for the financial year 2024 of SEK 8.25 per share. Record date for the dividend is set to Monday, March 31, 2025. The dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB on Thursday, April 3, 2025.The Meeting resolved that the remuneration to each director elected by the Annual General Meeting who is not employed by the company shall amount to SEK 960,000 and the Chairman of the Board of Directors is to receive SEK 2,880,000. Each member of the Remuneration Committee is to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 145,000, while the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee is to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 170,000. Each member of the Audit Committee is to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 350,000, while the Chairman of the Audit Committee is to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 490,000. Remuneration to the auditor is to be paid according to approved invoice.The Annual General Meeting resolved in accordance with the Board of Director's proposal on a cash-based incentive program

Stock Titan
Mar 27th, 2025
Essity's 2025 Annual General Meeting

Essity's 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Cision
Mar 27th, 2025
Essity’S 2025 Annual General Meeting

Essity today held the Annual General Meeting at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Sweden. The Meeting approved the Parent Company income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet for 2024. The meeting resolved on a dividend for the financial year 2024 of SEK 8.25 per share. Record date for the dividend is set to Monday, March 31, 2025. The dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The Meeting resolved that the remuneration to each director elected by the Annual General Meeting who