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• Technician, Maintenance
• Location: Robinson, US, 62454

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

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Technician/Maintenance role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and installing manufacturing equipment at the Robinson, Illinois facility. This position plays a key role in supporting production reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements. The role works closely with production teams to maintain efficient plant operations and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Support production by ensuring the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Install, modify, fabricate, and weld equipment and replacement parts as needed.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and collaborate with external vendors when required.
• Assist with training production and maintenance employees as needed.
• Perform general facility maintenance activities, including plumbing and painting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for equipment reliability and process improvement.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, food safety, and workplace safety standards at all times.

About You

• High School diploma, vocational school diploma, or equivalent is required.
• Two to four years of manufacturing maintenance experience is required.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, pneumatics, and I/O systems.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, pump, and mechanical systems is required.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, reach, and work in elevated or high-heat environments.
• Strong attendance record, commitment to food safety, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

• 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.
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• Nearest Major Market: Decatur

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