Industrial Maintenance Technician

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

A Plant Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing facilities by performing maintenance and repair tasks on machinery and equipment. This position is vital for maintaining production efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting the overall business goals of the organization. Here are some key aspects of the job description:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of all production equipment within Barilla America's entire facility.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as necessary to ensure plant reliability.
• * Adjusts metal detector as needed and documents on the Company provided forms.
• * Assist and/or lead in maintenance procedures throughout the plant.
• * Troubleshoot any maintenance issues throughout the plant
• * Complete various projects including welding, machining, mechanical, electrical, and work orders as assigned.
• * Monitor plant facilities which include air system, fire system, etc
• * Prioritize maintenance work that needs to be completed
• * Partner with Packing and Processing to ensure product flow (e.g. work with operators on troubleshooting, and operate machinery).
• * Be able to operate all machinery including format and size changes in designated area
• * Assist and/or lead in maintenance procedures through contractors / vendors
• * Troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLC) and use PLC to troubleshoot equipment issues
• * Troubleshoot variable-frequency drive (VFD)
• * Work and communicate well with others and effectively contribute to the working relationships within Barilla America.
• Actively involved in continuous improvement.

AA degree in maintenance related field or three years of maintenance experience including (mechanical and or electrical). * A general working knowledge of computers is required including Microsoft Office. * Prior experience with computerized maintenance systems, experience with PLC's (Allen Bradley and Siemans) and /or VFD's (Allen Bradely) is a plus. * Knowledge of manufacturing processes and good manufacturing practices (GMP's) preferred * Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and appropriate supporting programs (e.g. cleaning, sanitation, pest management, etc.) is a plus * Follows ISO22000 policies and procedures, and addresses quality and food safety issues as they occur.

We offer:

Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1st of the month after hire

401k match up to 6%

Company paid life insurance Wellness Subsidy

Pay for Skills Program

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.