Maintenance Electrician - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Nestle; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join its team in Davenport. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability of electrical systems and equipment within one of the largest pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. You will be responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment, while also contributing to process improvements. If you are passionate about working in a collaborative environment where your skills can shine, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability in pet care.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Appreciation Events

Quarterly Bonus Reward

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Sign-on Bonus of $5,000

Qualifications

• 1+ years of maintenance experience or a 2-year technical degree required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and maintenance practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical systems and components in the factory.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

PLC Programming

Mechanical Repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Year Technical Degree

Tools

Multimeters

Welding Equipment

Hand Tools

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

Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable electricity technology. Our factory works to do our part to care for the environment, like investing in renewable electricity, conserving water and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Since 1927, it has been home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities. Originally focused on cereal production, the factory transitioned to become a pet food-only manufacturer in the late '90s. Today, it holds the distinction of being the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S. With utmost care, our dedicated team in Davenport produces, packages, and ships a wide range of our beloved brands including Dog Chow, Puppy Chow, Alpo, Beneful, Purina ONE, Cat Chow, Friskies, and Kit N Kaboodle.

As a Maintenance Electrician, you're responsible for the preventative electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair 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. Always working in a safe manner, you’ll play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements as you work collaboratively across the plant. Our maintenance work includes both predictive and preventative maintenance.

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

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2. 1+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment OR 2 Year Technical Degree

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

MUST BE OPEN TO ALL SHIFTS.

Benefits

1. Starting pay of $36.74/hour, with potential to earn up to $44.67/hour through maintenance progression plan
2. Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Broad Portfolio of Insurance Options, Deductibles and Copays Including Health Savings Account)
3. Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance, as well as employee elected supplemental
4. 401(k) with company matching
5. Pension – Company funded
6. Paid Vacation
7. Paid maternity/paternity leave
8. Tuition reimbursement Program
9. Employee appreciation events
10. Quarterly Bonus Reward

The approximate starting hourly pay for this position is $36.74 per hour for Maintenance Electrician. 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.

REQUISITION ID

347412

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