Maintenance Technician

Nestlé Purina North America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Denver is seeking a Maintenance Technician to manage preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment across electrical, mechanical, and automation domains. This role operates on 2nd or 3rd shift and offers growth opportunities within Purina.

You will troubleshoot plant systems, repair conveyors and packaging equipment, and use test tools like multimeters and process simulators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalence.
• 1+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment OR 2 Year Technical Degree

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation.
• Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on general plant electrical equipment such as starters, PLCs, start/stop stations, motors up to 480V.
• Understand measurement/testing devices and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical diagrams/circuits during troubleshooting.
• Access PLC programs for troubleshooting (not required to program).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical

PLC basics

Mechanical systems

Conveyors and packaging equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 Year Technical Degree

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

As a Maintenance Technician, your role, in the bigger picture, is to manage the preventative and predictive maintenance to improve the functionality and safe working order of our manufacturing equipment and machinery. You will handle projects that span electrical, mechanical and automation maintenance challenges. This position will be scheduled for an off shift (2nd or 3rd shift). So, if you’re up for the dare to expand your career in the world of manufacturing, join our Purina Family. We’ll always challenge you to think: "What’s Next?"

• Troubleshoot and repair plant systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation
• Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on general plant electrical equipment such as starters, PLCs, start/stop stations, motors (up to 480V)
• Understanding of measurement and testing devices and mechanical systems
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of electrical diagrams and/or circuits and utilize during troubleshooting
• Intermediate understanding of PLCs, ability to access program for troubleshooting purposes (would not be expected to program PLCs)

Requirements

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

Pay: $42.19 - $47.97 per hour

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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