Nestlé Purina Pet Care Maintenance Technician

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.Position Summary For more than 80 years, we’ve led the charge in revolutionizing pet food production and its ability to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. By 1956, through innovative engineering, we literally reshaped pet care, introducing Dog Chow® as the first extruded dry food. We’re still at it today, with Tidy Cats®, the lightweight cat litter champion of the world and Pro Plan Bright Mind®, a breakthrough formula with enhanced botanical oils shown to promote alertness and mental sharpness in aging dogs. Such leadership requires constant innovation and renovation, which is so often rooted in our world-class food production standards. As a Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanic), your role is to manage the preventative and predictive maintenance to improve the functionality and safe working order of our manufacturing equipment and machinery. You will handle projects that span the electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance challenges. This position will be scheduled for an off shift (2nd or 3rd shift). So, if you’re up for the dare to expand your career in the world of manufacturing, join our team. We’ll always challenge you to think: “What’s Next?” Assist in daily maintenance operations of the plant as scheduled in a proper, timely, and safe manner Troubleshoot and repair plant systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation Ability to operate, maintain, and install all shop equipment Repair pneumatics, gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on general plant electrical equipment such as starters, PLCs, start/stop stations, motors. Demonstrate good working knowledge of electrical diagrams and/or circuits and utilize during troubleshooting This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.  Must be able to work nights and weekends.  Requirements High School Diploma of GED equivalent. 1+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military, or related environment OR 2-year associates/technical degree completed. Other The approximate hourly pay for this position is $27.28 - $41.36 per hour. The pay progression plan follows: Maintenance Technician D $27.28 Maintenance Technician C $30.81 Maintenance Technician B $35.53 Maintenance Technician A $41.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.  It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.