Electrical & Controls Technician - 3rd Shift (Sign-On $5K)

Nestlé; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Quarterly Bonus Structure

Job summary

Required: 2-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent, strong PLC, networking, and safety skills. Includes a 3rd shift schedule (Mon–Fri, some weekends, 12am–8am) with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a 401k match. Nestlé offers healthcare, paid holidays, and a quarterly bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 2-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and understand safety procedures and work instructions.
• Proficiency in: RS Linx, RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, FactoryTalk View, DeviceNet, EtherNet, Data Highway, Microsoft Windows, LOTO, 480V troubleshooting, electrical symbols/prints, NFPA 70e.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, and automation issues, including PLCs, networks, drives, and safety devices.
• Support equipment improvements through control changes and system upgrades.
• Assist mechanics and operators with diagnosing control-related problems, train less skilled personnel.
• Write, modify, and maintain moderate to complex control programs.
• Maintain system backups and keep electrical schematics and documentation up to date.
• Participate in planned shutdowns, electrical distribution work, and capital or major maintenance projects.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation systems, and keep related documentation up to date.
• Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and environmental requirements at all times.

Skills

Electrical distribution

PLCs

VFDs

MCCs

Servo systems

Safety relays

Control panels

Education

Electrical Technician degree

Tools

RS Linx

RS Logix 500

RS Logix 5000

FactoryTalk View

DeviceNet

EtherNet

Data Highway

Microsoft Windows

LOTO

480V troubleshooting

electrical prints

NFPA 70e

Intellution iFix

Wonderware InTouch

RS Asset Centre

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Required: 2-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent, strong PLC, networking, and safety skills. Includes a 3rd shift schedule (Mon–Fri, some weekends, 12am–8am) with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a 401k match. Nestlé offers healthcare, paid holidays, and a quarterly bonus structure.