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
We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix?
Join our dynamic team as a multi-craft Maintenance Technician, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the optimal functionality and safety of our manufacturing equipment and machinery. You will engage in a variety of projects, tackling challenges across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatics, and welding systems. If you’re ready to expand your career in the world of manufacturing, apply today and help us deliver top-tier products for pets and the people who love them. We’ll always challenge you to think: “What’s Next”?
Must be available to work all shifts. This position offers a starting rate of $32.80/hour, $0.45/hour shift differential, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
- Apply basic electrical and electronic principals in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant systems
- Troubleshoot and maintain plant electrical and electronic equipment to competent level including operator interfaces, PLCs, process controllers, power supplies, etc.
- Make minor repairs on general plant machinery such as fans, blowers, conveyors, belts, mechanical, and screw conveyors
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, and program VFDs and PLC systems
- Install and maintain switch gears, control wiring and components, over-current and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems
- Read, update, and build electrical schematics and documentation
Requirements
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment
OR
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent AND 1+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment
The approximate hourly pay for this position is $32.80. Please note that the pay 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. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
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