Maintenance Electrician

Nestlé Purina North America; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Clinton, IA is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to maintain electrical equipment across the factory, following sanitation practices and safety guidelines. You will drive predictive and preventative maintenance to improve machine reliability and process efficiency.

Responsibilities include wiring and controlling plant motors, PLCs, VFDs, and documenting electrical prints. Flexibility for night shifts and 12-hour rotations is required, with competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years’ industrial electronics or electrical experience or 2-year technical degree/apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain switch gears, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems.
• Design, program and troubleshoot plant PLCs, VFDs, input/output devices and associated equipment.
• Read, update, and create electrical prints and documentation.
• Properly install conduit, raceways, fittings, etc.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-Year Technical Degree or Apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Process simulators

Job description

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

More than small-town charm and one-of-a-kind views of the Mississippi, Clinton has been our cherished "home" since 1969. As a dedicated team, we take pride in being a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, producing a wide variety of industry-leading products including Pro Plan®, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond®, Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®, and Beggin®. We also take pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Together, we have become an integral part of the Clinton community. This small Midwestern town is perfect for families, offering year-round activities such as riverfront amenities, biking paths, unique restaurants, and historic districts.

As a Maintenance Electrician, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance of all electrical equipment in the factory. You’ll follow plant sanitation practices and procedures while staying informed of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations. Troubleshoot and repair equipment as you always work in a safe manner to enhance machine reliability and process improvements across the facility. Make an impact on our processes as you deliver vital predictive and preventative maintenance work to our machinery.

• Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain switch gears, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems.
• Design, program and troubleshoot plant PLCs, VFDs, input/output devices and associated equipment.
• Read, update, and create electrical prints and documentation.
• Properly install conduit, raceways, fittings, etc.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years’ industrial electronics or electrical related experience required OR 2 Year Technical Degree / Apprenticeship required.

Other

• Must be open to all schedules including nights and 12-hour shifts with a continuous schedule.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $40.87 an hour for Maintenance C rate. The pay progression plan follows: Maintenance B $44.10, Maintenance A $46.23. 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 limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Benefits

• 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 Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.