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?

When the leaves start to fall, production doesn’t stop!

Behind every package of pasta is a team of skilled professionals making sure our equipment is ready to perform. We’re looking for a Plant Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting, fixing complex equipment, and keeping a busy manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.

If you’re the person who likes to figure out “Why isn’t this working?” and knows how to get things moving again, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you’ll be an essential part of the team 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

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving challenging equipment problems, and being part of a team that keeps the entire operation moving.

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

Great maintenance professionals are the backbone of manufacturing, and we invest in the people who keep our plant running.

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Offer:

Competitive starting pay: $33.26/hour

+$1.75/hour Night Shift Differential

401(k) with up to 6% company match

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