Job Description

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Keep Our Production Running.

Plant Maintenance Technician | Food Manufacturing

When our production lines are running at their best, thousands of families enjoy quality pasta on their tables. That’s why we’re looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians who thrive on solving problems, preventing breakdowns, and keeping world-class manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with advanced automation, and being the person everyone counts on when equipment needs attention, we’d love to meet you.

As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our facility operating at peak performance by:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and plant systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and VFD issues.
• Complete repairs involving welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical work.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and maintain plant utility systems, including air compressors, fire protection systems, and facility equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers and format/size adjustments.
• Calibrate and adjust metal detection systems while maintaining required documentation.
• Work closely with Production and Packaging teams to keep product flowing efficiently.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with outside contractors and vendors when needed.
• Prioritize work orders to support production schedules.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that increase reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow all food safety and quality procedures.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving complex equipment issues, and being part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications include:

• Associate degree in a maintenance-related field or at least three years of industrial maintenance experience (mechanical and/or electrical).
• Experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens) is highly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (Allen-Bradley) is a plus.
• Welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production teams.

We know great maintenance professionals are the backbone of manufacturing, and we invest in the people who keep our plant running.

We Offer

• Competitive starting pay of $33.26/hour
• Additional $1.75/hour Night Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with up to 6% company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid training classes
• A team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to make a real impact every day

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.