Maintenance Electrician - Sign-on Bonus

Nestlé S.A.; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 5,683,000 - 8,093,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Shift differential eligibility

Overtime pay

Up to 7.5% quarterly bonus

Full health benefits

401k match

Union pension

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Nestlé Crete plant in Nebraska is hiring an Electrician to maintain plant systems, facilities, and equipment, focusing on safety, reliability, and process improvements. You will troubleshoot electrical and control systems across the manufacturing lines and support continuous production with preventative maintenance.

The role offers hourly pay starting at $30.46 with potential increases through training, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, shift differential, overtime pay, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrician experience in a manufacturing or related environment or a 2-year technical degree.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls systems including motors and PLCs.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical controls systems including motors and PLCs.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as volt/ohm meter, megger, ammeter.
• Install, fine-tune, and maintain switch gear, control wiring and components.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

MCC safety PPE

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Volt/Ohm Meter

Megger

Ammeter

Wiggie

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

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. We also do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Situated just 25 miles from the factory, the city of Lincoln offers convenience to many of our associates who prefer the amenities of larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives.

$5000 Sign-on Bonus!

Hourly pay starting at $30.46 / hour with opportunities for increase up to $38.02 / hour through additional training / certifications.

As an Electrician, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance of all plant systems, including facilities, unloading, processing, packing, and warehouse operations. While keeping safety top of mine, you’ll play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements across the plant by troubleshooting and repairing both mechanical and electrical equipment. Our electricians’ work includes both predictive and preventative maintenance.

• competitive weekly pay
• shift differential eligibility
• overtime pay
• up to 7.5% quarterly bonus
• full health benefits
• 401k match
• a union pension
• paid time off
• excellent maternity/paternity leave
• and more!

• Troubleshoot electrical controls systems including motors and PLCs
• Effectively use basic diagnostic equipment including volt/ohm meter, wiggie, ammeter, and megger
• Proper usage of PPE equipment while operating in the MCC rooms
• Installation of sensors
• Install, fine-tune, and maintain switch gear, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motor(s) including three phase systems
• Service and maintain plant electrical and electronic equipment to competent level including operator interfaces, process controllers, power supplies, etc.

Requirements

• 1+ years of electrician experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military, or related environment OR a 2-year technical degree.

Other

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $30.46. Please note that the pay 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. Learn more at About Us | 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.

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