Technician, Maintenance(A)(B)(D)

Barry Callebaut Group; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Maternity and Paternity Benefit

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group is looking for a Technician/Maintenance based in St. Albans, VT. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining process and packaging equipment to ensure safety and quality standards while maximizing production.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience required.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to work at heights and lift heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to maximize production.
• Train production employees on equipment operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

Ability to read manuals and schematics

Attention to detail and safety compliance

Experience in food manufacturing

Education

High School or vocational school diploma

Industrial maintenance degree

Job description

About The Role

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing, and improving process and packaging equipment to maximize production and maintain high standards in safety and quality. It also improves maintenance procedures and manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture.

Position title

Technician/Maintenance

Reporting to

Maintenance Supervisor

Location

St. Albans, VT

Shift Hours

Wednesday 11:45 pm – 6:00 am and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 5:45 pm – 6:00 am

Shift differential: 20% hourly rate

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems on equipment
• Demonstrate troubleshooting capabilities on control systems, pumps, motors, HMIs, and PLCs on complex process and packaging equipment
• Perform various equipment preventive maintenance tasks as necessary, including those requiring advanced technical expertise
• Responsible for safety compliance personally and with equipment
• Review documentation for maintenance activity using the maintenance database, communicate maintenance issues to appropriate employees, and properly utilize the maintenance inventory system
• Train production employees as needed for set‑ups, operation of all equipment, etc.
• Participate in projects and/or rebuilds
• Responsible for food safety and meeting all regulatory requirements
• Assist in day‑to‑day support of operators for adjustments, setups, and changeovers

About You

• High School or vocational school diploma
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, required
• Food manufacturing experience, preferred
• Vocational school, industrial maintenance degree, technical college training, satisfactory completion of formal apprentice program, preferred
• Ability to read and understand manuals, line diagrams and schematics, required
• Ability to identify and analyze a situation and make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, required
• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances, required
• High degree of attention and care to prevent injury to others with responsibility for flow of electrical power
• Exposure to voltages up to 480 V
• Ability to work at high heights, e.g., on roofs, aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall protection and proper PPE
• Able to lift 75 lb, frequently with mechanical assistance
• Able to lift 50 lb, regularly
• Able to lift 100 lb, occasionally
• Kneel, squat, bend, stoop; frequently
• Twist, stretch, reach overhead; frequently
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to walk up and down stairs, frequently
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures inside and outside the facility
• Noise level can exceed .85 decibels
• Finger dexterity
• Ability to use computer screens for periods of time
• Ability to sit for periods of time

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Maternity and Paternity Benefit
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced and inclusivity is second nature
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.