Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAffton, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical and electrical ability.
High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated work experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Technical school training through certified courses, a technical degree, or related experience.
Ten years of experience as a full-time maintenance mechanic or in a related field.
Ability to remain composed under stressful conditions and accept change.
A two-year technical degree in a maintenance-related field.
Food and maintenance-related experience.
Experience or ability in welding and mechanical power transmission.
Training or experience with facility and utility support equipment.
Experience or training in refrigeration and/or ammonia refrigeration.
Ability to read and understand prints.
English language ability sufficient to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance tasks and complete related documentation.
Repair malfunctioning equipment using a “final task” methodology.
Plan projects and perform equipment upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
Assist line and machine operators.
Provide essential documentation and conduct research for root cause analysis when needed.
Fulfill the maintenance role in the HACCP procedure alongside other departments.
Assess situations and function effectively in an ever-changing environment.

Company Overview:

IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.

The Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. IRCA has made 2 bolt-on acquisitions in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin) and pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) in 2022 and recently entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target’s business focuses on high value add specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées.

This transformative deal would create a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues (2022).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including completion of all related documentation.

Repairs malfunctioning equipment using a “final task” methodology.

Project planning, equipment upgrades and modification, new installation.

Provides assistance to line and machine operators.

Provides essential documentation and completes research for root cause analysis when needed.

Affirms maintenance role in the HACCP procedure along with all other departments.

Able to assess and function effectively in an ever-changing environment.

REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical and electrical ability as defined.

HS diploma or GED.

Demonstrated work experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Technical school training in the form of certified courses, technical degree or related experience.

Ten years of experience as a full-time maintenance mechanic or in a related field.

Able to maintain presence of mind und stressful conditions; accept change.

Two-year technical degree in a maintenance related field.

Food and maintenance related experience.

Welding and mechanical power transmission.

Facility and utility support equipment training or experience.

Refrigeration and/or ammonia refrigeration experience or training.

Ability to read and understand prints.

Appropriate English language ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

About the Company

Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

IRCA Group is a business-to-business supplier that manufactures and sells semi-finished pastry ingredients to professionals, including chocolates, creams, and jams used in artisanal pastries, cakes, and gelatos. Its products are semi-finished ingredients that workflows in professional kitchens rely on to create finished desserts. The company differentiates itself through a long heritage (founded in 1919), a broad portfolio of brands under one global umbrella, and a growth strategy fueled by strategic acquisitions (such as Dobla) and international expansion, supported by private equity ownership. IRCA’s goal is to scale its international presence, broaden its offerings, and unite renowned sweet-creation brands to serve customers in over 100 countries.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Gallarate, Italy
Founded: 1919

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