Maintenance Technician

Barilla Group; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Bonus opportunities

Company-paid training

Team‑oriented culture

Job summary

Barilla is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician for its food manufacturing operations in the United States. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

Candidates should have an associate degree or 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with strong skills in mechanical, electrical, PLCs (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens), and CMMS. The job offers competitive pay and a supportive, safety‑driven team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in maintenance‑related field or at least three years of industrial maintenance experience (mechanical and/or electrical)
• Experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Experience with PLCs, particularly Allen‑Bradley and Siemens, is highly preferred
• Experience troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley Variable Frequency Drives is a plus
• Welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production teams

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and plant systems
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and VFD issues
• Completing repairs involving welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical work
• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Monitoring and maintaining plant utility systems, including air compressors, fire protection systems, and facility equipment
• Performing equipment changeovers and format/size adjustments
• Calibrating and adjusting metal detection systems while maintaining required documentation
• Working closely with Production and Packaging teams to keep product flowing efficiently
• Coordinating maintenance activities with outside contractors and vendors when needed
• Prioritizing work orders to support production schedules
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, safety, and efficiency
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and following all food safety and quality procedures

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

CMMS

PLC (Allen‑Bradley and Siemens)

VFDs (Allen‑Bradley)

Welding

Machining

Fabrication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in maintenance-related field

3+ years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS

Allen‑Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

VFDs

Job description

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?

WE'RE THANKFUL FOR GREAT TECHNICIANS. YOU COULD BE ONE OF THEM!

Plant Maintenance Technician | Food Manufacturing

This November, we're thankful for the people who keep manufacturing moving!

While the temperatures drop and the holiday season gets underway, our production lines keep moving thanks to the skilled professionals behind the scenes. We're looking for a Plant Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing complex equipment, and keeping a busy manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.

Are you the person who enjoys figuring out "Why isn't this working?" and has the skills to get things back up and running? We have an opportunity for you!

BE THE REASON OUR OPERATION KEEPS RUNNING

As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you'll play an essential role in keeping our equipment and facility operating at their best by:

Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and plant systems

Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and VFD issues

Completing repairs involving welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical work

Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime

Monitoring and maintaining plant utility systems, including air compressors, fire protection systems, and facility equipment

Performing equipment changeovers and format/size adjustments

Calibrating and adjusting metal detection systems while maintaining required documentation

Working closely with Production and Packaging teams to keep product flowing efficiently

Coordinating maintenance activities with outside contractors and vendors when needed

Prioritizing work orders to support production schedules

Participating in continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, safety, and efficiency

Maintaining accurate maintenance records and following all food safety and quality procedures

BRING YOUR SKILLS. WE'LL BRING THE OPPORTUNITY!

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving challenging equipment problems, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day.

Qualifications include:

Associate degree in a maintenance‑related field or at least three years of industrial maintenance experience (mechanical and/or electrical)

Experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Experience with PLCs, particularly Allen‑Bradley and Siemens, is highly preferred

Experience troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley Variable Frequency Drives is a plus

Welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical troubleshooting skills

Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent problem‑solving abilities

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production teams

MORE TO BE THANKFUL FOR!

We believe great maintenance professionals are the backbone of manufacturing, and we're thankful for the people who help make our success possible. That's why we invest in our employees and offer a career worth staying for!

We Offer:

Competitive starting pay: $33.26/hour

+$1.75/hour Night Shift Differential

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Company‑paid life insurance

Bonus opportunities

Company‑paid training classes

Team‑oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

The opportunity to make a real impact every day

THIS NOVEMBER, GIVE YOUR CAREER SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR!

As we head into the holiday season, our Maintenance Team plays an important role in keeping production on track, equipment running, and quality at its best.

If you're ready for a hands‑on career where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and there's always something new to solve, we want to hear from you!

Join our Maintenance Team and help us keep manufacturing running strong this November and beyond!

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.