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Position Summary

Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Williamsburg Township, Ohio, factory – just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. This world-class factory is being built from the ground up to produce a wide variety of some of the most trusted and beloved pet care brands in the U.S. Our passionate team in Williamsburg Township will work in an environment that values safety, the latest technology in manufacturing and a culture of learning. Help us write the next chapter of Purina’s history.

Nestlé Purina Maintenance is seeking to build a team of Electromechanical Technicians (Industrial Electricians) who will help to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and optimize production equipment with a focus on electrical and automation systems. Day to day, you will work with production and maintenance personnel to solve problems and implement solutions quickly and safely to keep factory assets operating efficiently.

The first several months of this position will require travel (approximately 50%) for training purposes to other Nestlé Purina factory locations.

The starting pay for this position is $36.00/hr., with a strategic Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages up to $42.00/hr., based on knowledge/skill demonstration, technical assessments and performance reviews. In this role, you will enjoy a retention bonus, overtime pay, quarterly bonus, $500 lifestyle spending each year, full health benefits, 401k match, generous PTO, excellent maternity/paternity leave and more!

• Repair, replace and install sensors, actuators, transformers, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, electric eyes, conduit systems, switches, wiring, belts, valves, etc.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical equipment and automation system hardware such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human machine interface (HMI)
• Ability to read ladder logic and make basic adjustments to PLC and HMI programming related to inputs, outputs, tags, sensors and/or buttons
• Utilize mechanical and electrical tools, diagnostic instruments (meters), electrical diagrams and schematics, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to work safely and efficiently
• Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and solve technical problems
• Perform basic rigging, mechanical practices and welding skills in an industrial environment
• Model electrical safety and share electrical and mechanical expertise to train other team members

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with 3+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment, electrical and automation systems, in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

OR

• Technical degree or certification with 1+ year of relevant industrial electrical and mechanical experience

Other

• Prior to factory operational startup, must be willing to travel up to 50% for training purposes to other Nestlé Purina factory locations

The approximate starting hourly pay for this position is $36.00 an hour for Electromechanic Technician C. The pay progression plan follows: Electromechanic Technician B $39.00, Electromechanic Technician A $42.00. 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. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID:

327734

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