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Technician, Maintenance

Location: 

Hendersonville, US, 28792

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:

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for supporting and safely maintaining Barry Callebaut equipment to produce the highest quality product. In performing the above function, GMP practices and HACCP requirements are to be satisfied.  

 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance for Barry Callebaut USA operations
  • Support production by ensuring the safe and proper operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment
  • Mechanical troubleshooting, i.e. PLC’s, electronics and pneumatics, pumps, gear reducers, etc. 
  • Generate, complete and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system

 

About you:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Intermediate computer skills including MS Office, Google Office
  • Requires lifting up to 60 lbs 
  • Minimum of 5 years mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food processing
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment, i.e. pumps, seals, bearings, blowers, etc.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting automated processes, installing and repairing new and existing equipment, and responding to machine and equipment issues in all areas of the facility
  • Proficiency in pneumatic and electrical troubleshooting and PLCs
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical power transmission systems, i.e. chain drives, gearboxes
  • Ability to read and follow blue prints, drawings and schematics

 

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.

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