Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) - Ames, IA

WORK AT BARILLA AND BE A KEY INGREDIENT IN OUR MAINTENANCE TEAM. Do you have a love for pasta and a maintenance experience? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to the creation of top-quality pasta products, we want you! 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. $31.74 per hour with $10% shift differential for the night shift. Maintenance Technicians work only half the days in a month, as they work a flexible (2-2-3) shift pattern. Applicants must be available to work every other weekend as part of their regular schedule. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

As a team member at Barilla, you’ll enjoy:

Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1st of the month after hire

Company paid Life Insurance

Yearly Bonus

401k match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement/Paid Training

Wellness Subsidy

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of Maintenance experience (mechanical and electrical) and experience with PLC’s and VFD’s preferred.

Prior experience in manufacturing maintenance is preferred.

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

Must meet essential functions of this position.

Diverse candidates and veterans encouraged to apply.Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard characteristics including, but not limited to, age, race, color, culture, ethnicity, nationality, faith, religion, gender, pregnancy, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran or protected veteran status, political opinions, health or disability.