Maintenance Technician

Nestlé Purina; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $7,500

Quarterly bonus

Lifestyle spending account (annual)

Health benefits

401k match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Batavia Township near Cincinnati is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our state-of-the-art factory running safely and efficiently. You will perform proactive and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems and coordinate with teams to minimize downtime.

The shift starts day in a 2-2-3 schedule, transitioning through 4x10 hour days and then nights (6 p.m.–6 a.m.). Starting pay is $37.50/hr with progression to $41.78/hr, plus a $7,500 retention bonus and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, military or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and solve technical problems
• Model safety and share mechanical and electrical expertise to train other team members and champion a safety-first work environment
• Execute Planned Maintenance (PM) activities to proactively prevent failures and promote safe and efficient operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and equipment including motors, conveyors, bearings, gears, sprockets, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics and automation systems
• Work to reduce unplanned stoppages through effective root cause analysis
• Utilize mechanical and electrical tools, diagnostic instruments (meters), mechanical diagrams and schematics, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to work safely and efficiently
• Perform basic rigging, mechanical practicesand welding skills in an industrial environment

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic meters

Welding equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We're proud to introduce our state-of-the-art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world-class facility in Batavia produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform proactive and reactive maintenance on industrial mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair and optimize production equipment. Day to day, you will coordinate with production, engineering and other maintenance personnel to conduct planned and predictive maintenance, solve problems and implement solutions quickly and safely to keep factory assets operating efficiently.

This position will initially work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and then transition into working 4, 10-hour days during training and orientation.Once 12 weeks of training and orientation are completed, theshift will transition to nights (6 p.m.-6 a.m.), operating on a 2-2-3 scheduleformat (week one: two days on, two days off, three days on; week two: two days off, two days on, three days off).

The starting pay for this position is $37.50/hr. with a strategic Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages up to $41.78/hr., based on knowledge/skill demonstration, technical assessments and performance reviews. In this role, you will enjoy a retention bonus totaling $7,500, overtime pay, a quarterly bonus, annual $500 lifestyle spending account, full health benefits, 401k match, generous PTO and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and solve technical problems
• Model safety and share mechanical and electrical expertise to train other team members and champion a safety-first work environment
• Execute Planned Maintenance (PM) activities to proactively prevent failures and promote safe and efficient operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and equipment including motors, conveyors, bearings, gears, sprockets, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics and automation systems
• Work to reduce unplanned stoppages through effective root cause analysis
• Utilize mechanical and electrical tools, diagnostic instruments (meters), mechanical diagrams and schematics, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to work safely and efficiently
• Perform basic rigging, mechanical practicesand welding skills in an industrial environment

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, military or related environment

OTHER

• Must be willing to work 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule

The hourly pay for this position is $37.50. The pay progression plan is as follows: Maintenance Technician B $38.56/hour, Maintenance Technician A $41.78/hour. 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 broadrangeof other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

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