Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Barilla Group•Ames, IA

2d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians during their shift are primarily responsible for operation, repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of all production equipment within Barilla America's entire facility. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure plant reliability, adjusting metal detectors, assisting with maintenance procedures, troubleshooting maintenance issues, and completing various projects including welding, machining, mechanical, and electrical tasks. The technician will also monitor plant facilities, prioritize maintenance work, partner with Packing and Processing teams to ensure product flow, operate machinery, and troubleshoot PLC and VFD issues. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of Maintenance experience (mechanical and electrical)
Experience with PLC’s and VFD’s preferred.
Must meet essential functions of this position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing maintenance is preferred.
Associates degree in maintenance or an equivalent trade school certificate preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as necessary to ensure plant reliability.
Adjusts metal detector as needed and documents on the Company provided forms.
Assist and/or lead in maintenance procedures throughout the plant.
Troubleshoot any maintenance issues throughout the plant.
Complete various projects including welding, machining, mechanical, electrical, and work orders as assigned.
Monitor plant facilities which include air system, fire system, etc.
Prioritize maintenance work that needs to be completed.
Partner with Packing and Processing to ensure product flow (e.g., work with operators on troubleshooting, and operate machinery).
Be able to operate all machinery including format and size changes in designated area.
Assist and/or lead in maintenance procedures through contractors / vendors.
Troubleshoot PLC and use PLC to troubleshoot equipment issues.
Troubleshoot VFD’s.
Work and communicate well with others and effectively contribute to the working relationships within Barilla America.