Maintenance Mechanic - Starting Pay $28.42 Per Hour

Nestlé Purina; Hereford (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Hereford, TX factory. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment to maintain quality production standards. Candidates should have mechanical maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED. Join a leading company in natural pet food and contribute to a tightly-knit community.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

401k with Company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Basic proficiency in English for communication of work-related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures as needed.
• Review and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Equipment Repair

Preventative Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Founded in 1988, our factory in Hereford has been producing the Merrick brand, a leader in natural and organic pet food where we don't just make pet food. We make the Best Food Ever. We believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage, and as we invest in our people, we invest in our shared future. When you join our Purina Hereford, TX factory you are not only joining a leader in natural and organic pet food, you are joining a tight knit community focused on creating the most nutritious and wholesome food for pets.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will provide regular and preventative maintenance in a safe and efficient manner to all plant equipment and use a wide variety of different tools and equipment to maintain and repair equipment. You are also responsible for reviewing and actively participating in the risk assessments.

Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Diagnose and repair mechanical failure.
Perform required preventative maintenance checks and report all problems to supervision.
Maintain quality workmanship in the department as required by supervision.
Utilize ordering procedures in the maintenance storeroom.
Must be willing to work weekends, overtime and back shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, automotive or military environment
Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $28.42. 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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)

REQUISITION ID

347384

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