Electro Mechanical Technician

Nestlé; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Utah is seeking a multiskilled maintenance technician to maintain and troubleshoot factory equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, work on mechanical and electrical systems up to 480V, and use SAP-AMM CMMS for work orders.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and process improvement. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of equivalent maintenance experience or a two-year technical degree, and the ability to work off-shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of equivalent work experience and/or a two-year technical degree in a maintenance-related area.
• Able to work off-shifts, weekends and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Factory Equipment and execute preventative and predictive maintenance plans.
• Work in process areas, packaging equipment, and material handling gear.
• Maintain power distribution up to 480 volts and basic control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O, drives, sensors, and electrical circuits.
• Understand drawings and operate CMMS (SAP-AMM) for documentation.
• Coach operators, support changeovers, and drive reliability improvements.
• Review and optimize maintenance plans to improve line performance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

PLC I/O basics

CMMS SAP-AMM

Reading drawings

Education

Two years technical degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hydraulics & pneumatics tooling

Job description

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Multi-skilled individual with primary responsibility to maintain equipment in a proactive safe manner; identify, troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical abnormalities on all factory equipment. Perform all preventative maintenance as scheduled to drive down performance losses and increase equipment reliability. Build operator technical skills and capability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain Factory Equipment – identify defects, execute preventative and predictive maintenance plans.
• Work in various areas of the plant including process areas, primary and secondary packaging equipment, material handling and storage equipment.
• Maintain power distribution system (up to 480 volts).
• Control systems – basic PLC I/O hardware troubleshooting, motor, sensor, drives and basic electrical circuits, basic understanding of device communication networks.
• Mechanical systems – hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems to maintain, optimize and improve production equipment, focusing on safety, quality, and cost.
• Review maintenance plans and optimize to drive reliability of equipment.
• Use, validate, and redline engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical).
• Understand factory’s key processes (including industrial services, quality, etc.).
• Build capability: coach operator skills, adjust/changeovers for new and improved processes (e.g., new centerlines, improved cleaning process, improved changeover process, elimination of a source of contamination or hard‑to‑reach places).
• Transfer operational tasks such as lubrication and inspection.
• Build technical procedures.
• Train other technical resources.
• Use the CMMS system (SAP‑AMM) to accurately document all maintenance activities.
• Create work orders, perform time entry and provide technical feedback on work performed.
• Improve maintenance plans and provide feedback to the maintenance planner on line performance and improvement opportunities.
• Review required spare parts to ensure accurate bill of materials.

Requirements and Minimum Education Level

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of equivalent work experience and/or a two‑year technical degree in a maintenance‑related area such as maintenance technical/mechanical, industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, electronics technology.
• Able to work off‑shifts, weekends and extended shifts (e.g., 10‑hour, 12‑hour).

Required Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical skills: hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drive systems, utility systems (air, steam, refrigeration, etc.).
• Electrical skills: knowledge of national electrical code, power systems and distribution (up to 480 V), basic PLC/hardwire logic circuits knowledge, motor control circuits, safety circuits, analog and discrete devices, and use of test equipment (amp meter, megger, etc.).
• Control systems: basic PLC I/O hardware troubleshooting and understanding of device communication networks.
• Instrumentation and field devices: analog/discrete devices.
• CMMS familiarity: SAP‑AMM and other production workflow/control systems.
• Principle of operation, read/interpret machine, electrical, and facility drawings.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and diagnose industrial systems.
• Obtain and maintain certifications required by Nestlé policies (Arc Flash, LOTO, PTWs, etc.).
• Welding, fabrication, and machining skills (as required).

Core Skills

• Communication skills – ability to convey information verbally with leaders and co‑workers, give and receive feedback, ask questions, challenge respectfully, and work in a team environment with a positive attitude, conflict resolution, engagement, and personal accountability.
• Critical thinking skills – reason, solve problems, analyze graphs, interpret data, troubleshoot equipment and systems; participate and lead process improvement projects; make decisions based on analysis; read instructions and engineering documents; attention to detail; locate information resourcefully.
• Willingness to support an open, positive Nestlé culture and follow established values; integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving goals and objectives; proactive responsibility for equipment, line, coworkers, and continuous improvement.
• Accountability for personal development and improvement; train and build competency in others.
• Professionalism, punctuality, independent work with minimal supervision, ability to work under stress, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Safety and Environmental

• Follow safety & environmental objectives, rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions, maintain compliance with regulations, and reference the Safety & Environmental Management System.
• Follow work standards and fully adhere to all safety permitting and facility lock‑out/tag‑out requirements while executing tasks.
• Demonstrate safe practices when working with low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems and components.

The Nestlé Companies are equal‑employment‑opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent. The skills you gained while serving—flexibility, agility, leadership—are similar to those needed in this role. Nestlé seeks qualified individuals with disabilities to share our mission and join our inclusive workplace.