Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Preventative Maintenance Technician

REPORTING TO: Maintenance Supervisor

LOCATION: St. Albans, VT

About the role:

The PM Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of equipment through calibration, greasing, oiling troubleshooting and machine rebuilds.

SHIFT HOURS: Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm with flexibility

Key responsibilities include:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to appropriate schedules and documentation
• Perform calibrations according to appropriate schedules and documentation
• Document maintenance activity using the maintenance CMMS and database
• Communicate maintenance issues to team members
• Use the maintenance inventory system and procedures
• Complete maintenance requests and technical projects
• Participate in process improvement initiatives

About you:

• High school diploma or equivalent and appropriate technical college discipline plus five (5) years relevant experience
• One (1) year Maintenance Technician experience, preferred
• Specialized training in lubrication, mechanical and/or electrical skills, preferred
• Additional technical training in lubrication, mechanical, and electrical skills
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing as well as proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attendance and safety record
• Must be able to work overtime and during Holiday shut-downs when necessary
• Must have experience with HACCP, GMP, OSHA regulations
• Ability to work at high heights, ie. on roofs, aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall protection and proper PPE
• Able to lift 75 lbs, frequently with mechanical assistance
• Able to lift 50 lbs, regularly
• Able to lift 100 lbs, occasionally
• Kneel, squat, bend, stoop; frequently
• Twist, stretch, reach overhead, frequently
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Push/pull up to 1,500 lbs using assisted equipment ie. pallet jack up to 2,000 lbs
• Able to walk up and down stairs, frequently
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Noise level can exceed .85 decibels

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• 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.