Industrial Maintenance Technician I (24/7)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role: Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate. The Mechanic, Maintenance I is the core hourly industrial maintenance craft position within the Maintenance department and serves as the primary job profile for general hourly maintenance personnel. The role is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing equipment across the facility. This position aligns with the skill expectations of an industrial maintenance mechanic craft, including working knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, material handling equipment, utilities, rigging, lubrication, equipment repair, and related plant maintenance practices. This position is a member of the Maintenance organization, reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, and may be assigned to either the rotating 12-hour shift maintenance team supporting 24/7 production calls or the Monday through Friday day maintenance team supporting planned maintenance, scheduled outages, inspections, repairs, and equipment rebuilds. The role supports a continuous manufacturing operation and may be required to support days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, planned outages, emergency repairs, and call-in work based on business needs. Responsibilities: Comply with all company standards, GMPs, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout, PPE, confined space, hot work, working at heights, lifting and rigging, safe work permitting, environmental, and site work-control procedures. Perform on plant assets and utility equipment routine field and shop repairs, including mechanical adjustments, component replacement, and lubrication. Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance issues to safely restore equipment operation. Support planned maintenance, scheduled outages, daily work requests, emergency repairs, equipment inspections, and follow-up corrective actions in a timely and reliable manner. Demonstrate mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across a broad range of plant equipment. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment including pumps, gear reducers, bearings, seals, couplings, chain drives, belt drives, conveyors, blowers, compressors, valves, and related components. Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, planning, reliability, engineering, electrical, and controls personnel to coordinate work and repair status. Operate powered industrial equipment as qualified, including forklifts, pallet trucks, lifts, utility vehicles, and similar equipment. Identify worn, damaged, obsolete, missing, or misapplied components and support spare parts inventory process and accuracy. Support spare parts identification, PM improvement, repair planning, and follow-up work needed to reduce repeat failures. Document work performed, inspection findings, parts used, equipment condition, and follow-up recommendations in the CMMS. Maintain tools, shop equipment, work areas, and assigned job sites in a clean, organized, and safe condition. Support work outside primary focus areas as business needs require. Perform other duties as assigned. Education & Qualifcations: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. At least three (3) years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment preferred. Technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, military maintenance training, industrial maintenance mechanic training, or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience preferred. Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing common industrial plant equipment, including pumps, conveyors, gear reducers, bearings, mechanical seals, couplings, blowers, compressors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, valves, actuators, rotary valves/airlocks, and utility support equipment. Proficient in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, shop tools, precision measuring tools, and maintenance equipment. Welding, cutting, and light fabrication experience preferred. Able to read and interpret work orders, PM procedures, OEM manuals, mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, parts diagrams, and basic process flow diagrams. Competent with computers, CMMS work order systems, Microsoft Office applications, and basic business software. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. About You: Demonstrate commitment to Safety and Food Safety and other Company/Site procedures. Hold high standards for workmanship, equipment reliability, and safe return to service. Work independently while contributing positively to team objectives. Communicate clearly with production, maintenance, and supervision. Demonstrate a sense of urgency when responding to equipment issues affecting production, safety, or reliability. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area. Provide proper care, treatment and inspection of all tools and equipment used by the maintenance team. Support both day maintenance and rotating shift maintenance personnel. Show willingness to learn, cross-train, and build broader maintenance capability. Maintain a strong attendance record and consistently reports to work as scheduled. Must be able to freely move around entire facility. Ability to work at high heights, ie. on roofs, ladders aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall protection and proper PPE. Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time. Ability to climb stairs, often. Bend, squat, stretch and reach frequently. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, often. Ability to work in and be exposed to heat. Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility. Must be able to work overtime as needed. What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! ● 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.

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. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here . Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clicking here . #J-18808-Ljbffr Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.