Maintenance Technician at the Kumla Facility

Company description: Orkla Foods Sverige manufactures food and beverages in Sweden with care and consideration for people, oceans, and the environment. We are a local community leader that, with our 1500 employees, makes a difference and contributes to a more sustainable and healthier everyday life. Approximately 90 percent of the food and beverages we sell in Sweden are manufactured locally at one of our 7 facilities in Eslöv, Fågelmara, Kumla, Kungshamn, Tollarp, Vansbro, and Örebro. We lead the way in sustainable product development and innovation through our well-known brands such as Felix, Grandiosa, Abba, Kalles, BOB, Ekströms, Risifrutti, Önos, FUN Light, Anamma, Krögarklass, and Paulúns. We have an annual turnover of approximately 6 billion kronor and our headquarters in Malmö. Our vision is to create "A Better Everyday" by living up to our core values – courageous, reliable, and inspiring. Job description: What if you were our next Maintenance Technician in Kumla? How great would it be to go to work every day knowing that your work is a crucial part of ensuring that Swedish families can enjoy Felix rice porridge at Christmas dinner, that Vasaloppet skiers get their classic blueberry soup from Ekströms, and that some of Sweden's most beloved food products are always there when they are needed? Tasks and Responsibilities: As a maintenance technician, you will be part of the maintenance department where your main responsibilities will be: • Plan maintenance work, perform troubleshooting and repair of process equipment. You have a basic understanding of the dangers and risks associated with electricity. Work safely with IA systems and "Lock and Tag" according to current procedures. You have good knowledge of mechanical and electrical components. Maintain high technical availability of process equipment. Actively participate in and contribute to daily improvement work. You enjoy actively working to improve the department's KPIs. Your attitude and values align with our core values: courageous, reliable, and inspiring. Qualifications / Experience: Technical basic education, at least upper secondary school level or equivalent experience. Technical knowledge in mechanics and pneumatics. Experience with electrical systems, controls & regulation, and PLC programming in production equipment and monitoring systems is considered an advantage. Experience with maintenance work in process industry is an advantage. Experience from the food industry is an advantage. Good computer skills with knowledge of the MS Office package; knowledge of SAP is considered an advantage. Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. The work includes preventive and corrective maintenance as well as maintenance improvements in close collaboration with other colleagues in the maintenance team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will also perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on machinery, which means you should be able to work analytically to find the root cause of problems. You will work closely with Automation Technicians and Maintenance Engineers. We are looking for someone with technical education, preferably with a focus on maintenance, or previous experience with maintenance work and troubleshooting. Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting is an advantage. You have good computer skills since all maintenance work is reported in our maintenance system SAP. We see that you as an applicant are thorough, have positive energy, and are service-oriented, as well as setting an example when it comes to safety. You possess good problem-solving skills and view collaboration as the most important success factor. For you to thrive with us, we see that you have a strong technical interest. The position is permanent and full-time. Working hours are scheduled for 2-shift operation. Weekend work may occur. Contact Person and Application: If you have questions about the position, contact Andreas Funke, Maintenance Manager Närke, [email protected]. If you have questions related to the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. The application deadline is 2026-09-14. We apply continuous selection in this recruitment! At Orkla Foods, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. What can Orkla offer you? Orkla is a unique FMCG company with a strong presence in the Nordic region and is also growing significantly in Europe and several other countries, including India. The opportunity to work with strong local brands in a growing international company gives our employees the chance to make a difference and influence our development. At Orkla we think globally but want to develop local solutions that meet our customers' needs while developing and strengthening our employees by allowing them to make a difference. How do I apply? Click on the link and follow the steps to create a profile and apply for the job. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email.

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