Maintenance Technician — PLCs & Food Plant Ops

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Birthday off

Maternity/Paternity benefit

Flexible work environment

Professional growth

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain all factory equipment, install and modify machinery, and support production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires a High School or vocational diploma plus 2–4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting. Candidates must be able to stand long hours, work overtime, and adhere to GMP/Safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School or vocational school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of two to four years’ manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience working in a food production environment is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment.
• Participate in the safety related training programs.
• Must promote a safe working environment and good GMPs.
• Committed to providing a safe food product.
• Works within all regulatory requirements.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, bend and reach over and under all equipment on a concrete floor for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and preventative maintenance of Barry Callebaut LLC operations.
• Support production by ensuring the safe and proper operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
• Support production with melting, refining, and other duties as requested by the production supervisor or lead operators.
• Help in the training of new employees, both production and maintenance when required.
• Ensure the proper documentation of repairs, listing parts, record keeping and following the work flow process.
• Excellent electrical skills, i.e. (PLCs, deep concept of I/Os, VFDs, Pneumatics, motors, etc.)
• Mechanical troubleshooting, i.e. hydraulic and pneumatic, pumps, gear reducers, etc.
• Perform duties with or without close supervision.
• Coordinate and complete projects, on occasion with outside vendors.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding on equipment.
• Generate work orders, complete work orders, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Communicate with supervisor for direction, to keep supervisor informed of problems and equipment that is not operating properly.
• Perform established PM and corrective activities and identify new opportunities for improvement.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP and Safety regulations and guide lines.
• General facility maintenance i.e. plumbing, painting.
• Good work ethic, flexible to cover assigned shift but willing to cover other shifts when needed or required.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team player

Overtime capable

GMP compliance

Education

High School diploma

Vocational training

Job description

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain all factory equipment, install and modify machinery, and support production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires a High School or vocational diploma plus 2–4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting. Candidates must be able to stand long hours, work overtime, and adhere to GMP/Safety standards.