Sr. Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

United States·Elk Grove VillagePermanent Full-Timemid

OperationsMaintenance Technician

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IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The company's core product offerings consist of chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and various other bakery and pastry ingredients.

Headquartered in Italy, IRCA was acquired by Advent International, a global private equity firm, in July 2022. The company has demonstrated a strong history of growth over the past decade. As part of its growth strategy, IRCA made two bolt-on acquisitions in 2022. They acquired Cesarin, a provider of candied fruits, and Anastasi, a supplier of pistachio ingredients. These acquisitions expanded IRCA's product portfolio and market reach.

More recently, IRCA acquired the leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target company focuses on high-value specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment. Their product range includes sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates, and fruit purées. This deal, successfully completed in March of 2023, is a transformative move for IRCA, establishing them as a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry.

With this acquisition, IRCA has a combined revenue of €1 billion in 2023 and a presence in 22 manufacturing facilities across Europe, the US, and Vietnam. This expanded manufacturing footprint and diversified product portfolio positions IRCA as a key player in the market, serving a wide range of customers in the bakery, pastry, and gelato sectors, as well as food manufacturers.

We are currently seeking one (1) Maintenance Technician position for the 2nd shift.

Assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.

Troubleshooting machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance.

Reading, interpreting, and following instructions and operation manuals.

Demonstrate electrical competency for the purposes of troubleshooting and is familiar with electrical principles and components.

Able to weld and fabricate parts and equipment.

Can use an electrical meter for testing purposes.

Maintaining a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.

Knowledgeable in piping systems, pipe fittings, pumps and motors, valves etc.

Comprehension of gearboxes, motors, bearings, sprockets, chains, bushings, belts, and pulleys.

Cleaning, repairing, and installing equipment and parts as needed.

Able to operate sit-down forklift and/or articulating boom lift.

Operate a variety of hand and power tools.

Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Complying with health and safety regulations.

Able to be dependable and reliable ready to work.

Performing general maintenance work on buildings as assigned.

Computer skills; Microsoft Office

Maintains a strong working relationship with all plant departments. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Industrial maintenance experience.

2 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or in a similar role. Preferred work experience in a food manufacturing environment. Welding and/or fabrication experience preferred.

HS diploma or GED.

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools.

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and ability.

Demonstrate Strong computer skills.

Able to perform physical task and demonstrate physical dexterity.

Ability to troubleshoot to identify and recommend solutions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and /or push, pull or move heavy machinery and/or drums.

Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift

Irca Group USA LLC offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Community Service Day.

Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Irca Group USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Salary Base Range of $30.00-$38.00 per hour plus an additional $1.00 for the shift differential for Employees Located in Illinois.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus: We value your expertise and want to welcome you with an immediate investment in your future.

The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is for Illinois employees as Irca group is required by Illinois State Law to post pay rates. Irca group reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Irca group conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.