Maintenance Technician ($32.80 per hour starting pay and $2,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Nestlé Purina North America; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a multi-craft Maintenance Technician to keep our production lines safe and reliable.

You’ll tackle electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatics, and welding challenges, ensuring equipment operates at peak performance. Must be available for all shifts; starting wage is $32.80/hour with a $0.45/hour shift differential and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent AND 1+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and reliability of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Work on projects across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatics and welding systems.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical

Hydraulic

Mechanical

Pneumatics

Welding

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

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix?

Join our dynamic team as a multi-craft Maintenance Technician, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the optimal functionality and safety of our manufacturing equipment and machinery. You will engage in a variety of projects, tackling challenges across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatics, and welding systems. We’ll always challenge you to think: “What’s Next”?

Must be available to work all shifts.

This position offers a starting rate of $32.80/hour, $0.45/hour shift differential, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment

OR

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent AND 1+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $32.80. 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. Nestle in the US Benefits | 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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