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 the 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.

About the role

When our production lines are running at their best, thousands of families enjoy quality pasta on their tables. That’s why we’re looking for skilled Plant Maintenance Technicians who thrive on solving problems, preventing breakdowns, and keeping world-class manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently. If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with advanced automation, and being the person everyone counts on when equipment needs attention, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and plant systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and VFD issues.
• Complete repairs involving welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical work.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and maintain plant utility systems, including air compressors, fire protection systems, and facility equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers and format/size adjustments.
• Calibrate and adjust metal detection systems while maintaining required documentation.
• Work closely with Production and Packaging teams to keep product flowing efficiently.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with outside contractors and vendors when needed.
• Prioritize work orders to support production schedules.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that increase reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow all food safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

• 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 (Allen-Bradley and Siemens) is highly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (Allen-Bradley) 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.

Pay

Competitive starting pay of $33.26/hour with an additional $1.75/hour night shift differential.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with up to 6% company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid training classes
• A team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement