Electro Mechanical Technician (All Shifts)

Nestlé; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Multi-skilled Technician in Illinois. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment in a fast-paced environment. The role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a generous signing bonus along with comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits after 30 days

Overtime opportunities

$3,000 Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours required.
• Experience with 480V electrical components preferred.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot production-related mechanical and electrical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance to avoid unplanned stoppages.
• Provide technical training to Operators as part of NCE practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade School diploma/certificate in industrial maintenance

Job description

Position Overview:
Multi-skilled technician with primary responsibilities of maintaining equipment in a proactive manner and troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical abnormalities on all production-related equipment. Perform all preventative maintenance as scheduled to eliminate unplanned stoppages, increase asset intensity, and build operator technical capabilities.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• 1st Shift: 6am to 2:30pm
• 2nd Shift: 2pm to 10:30pm - $0.75 shift differential
• 3rd Shift: 10pm to 6:30am - $1.25 shift differential
• Hourly pay of $33-37/hr depending on knowledge and demonstrated skill
• Opportunities for Overtime
• $3,000 Signing Bonus
• Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:
Skilled in the service and repair of production-related equipment, with extensive knowledge of the principles and practical applications of pneumatics, hydraulics, chain and belt drives, bushings, bearings, idler systems, gearboxes, pumps, valves, fasteners, seals, gaskets, mechanical fabrication, and rigging. Demonstrates the capability to adhere to work standards and comply fully with all safety permitting and facility Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements during task execution. Additionally, proficient in the service and repair of production-related electrical equipment, possessing knowledge of power distribution and lighting systems, AC/DC motors and transformers, machine and line control devices, fluid control and distribution, electronic controls and instrumentation, variable frequency drives, and basic interpretation of programmable logic controllers (PLC). Committed to demonstrating safe practices and utilizing appropriate tools while working with electrical systems and components.
Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components of production related equipment including but not limited to:

• Packaging Labelers, Case Packers, Palletizers, Conveyor systems and shunts, Storage systems, Product Transport systems.
• Storage and Retrieval systems including cranes and conveyors.
• Preventive/Predictive Maintenance - Responsible for executing planned work schedule as assigned and creating follow up notifications/improvements in SAP system to ensure cost effective and reliable equipment performance.
• Completion of all assigned work in a timely manner following standards and best practices.
• Provide technical training to Operators as part of our NCE practices to ensure knowledge transfer and autonomy in equipment operations.
• Creative problem solving skills to perform equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key deliverables of safety, quality, and cost.
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and competency development.
• Participate in problem solving utilizing tools such as BDA and GSTD.
• Actively participate in NCE and Improvement teams.
• Lead continuous update of Maintenance procedures, and PM Optimization efforts.
• Review required spare parts to keep maximize technical warehouse service factor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Trade School diploma/certificate in industrial maintenance, electrical, or related field preferred
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours, holidays, or rotating shifts required
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical components and controls as well as electrical troubleshooting skills
• Previous experience with 480V
• Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing tasks and comfort working in a high-speed production environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills; PLC experience desired
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance work order systems needed, SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to coach others
• Willingness to work internally and externally in diverse environmental conditions
• Is able to function effectively as a team member or in one-on-one situations, and with minimum supervision
• Must be able to read and understand the ladder use policy to safely climb and descend ladders
• Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English; Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• Ability to use test tools (volt meters, amp probes, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, formulas, and policy and procedures manuals

YOU’RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU:

• Schematic / drawing interpretation
• Blueprint reading
• Electrical equipment repair, VFDs, multi-phase electric motors, and relays
• TPM/Lean concepts focusing on continuous improvement and teamwork / creative problem solving to identify and perform equipment improvements
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Mechanical repair and replacement of machine components
• PLC logic controls, motor control logic
• In depth knowledge of Root Cause analysis

The approximate hourly pay for this position is$33.00to$37.00/hr.Please note that thepayrangeprovidedis a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may varybased on factorsincluding but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401kwith company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits. Incentives and/or benefitpackages may varydepending on the position. Learn more atAbout Us |Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Job ID:350745

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