Technician, Maintenance

Overview

Position title: Technician/Maintenance

Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: St. Albans, VT

About The Role
The Barry Callebaut group is a global organization focused on growth, sustainability, innovation, and being a best-in-class employer. This role facilitates troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and improvement of process and packaging equipment to maximize production while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The position also seeks to improve maintenance procedures and manufacturing processes for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture improvements.

SHIFT HOURS
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Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 5:45am - 6:00pm and Wednesday 5:45am - 12:00pm

• 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 advanced technical work when required
• Ensure personal and equipment safety compliance
• Review documentation for maintenance activity using the maintenance database; communicate maintenance issues to appropriate personnel; utilize the maintenance inventory system
• Train production employees for set-ups and operation of all equipment
• Participate in projects and/or rebuilds
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
• Assist in day-to-day support of operators for adjustments, setups, and changeovers

• 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; formal apprentice program (preferred)
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and schematics (required)
• Ability to analyze situations and make technical decisions based on specifications (required)
• High precision with minimum tolerances (required)
• Ability to work with electrical power safely and responsibly
• Exposure to voltages up to 480V
• Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet with fall protection and PPE
• Ability to lift 75 lbs frequently with mechanical assistance; 50 lbs regularly; 100 lbs occasionally
• Mobility requirements: kneel, squat, bend, stoop; twist, reach overhead; stand for long periods; walk up/down stairs
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Noise level considerations; dexterity; ability to use computer screens for extended periods

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Work environment that supports workplace flexibility
• Inclusive culture with #OneBC initiatives and forums supporting diversity
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth within the organization
• Contribution to sustainability efforts through Forever Chocolate and related priorities

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.