Maintenance Technician ($36.31/Hour Starting Pay)

Nestle; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Oklahoma City is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure operation of industrial and packaging machinery. You will troubleshoot PLCs and manage preventative and predictive maintenance to improve equipment functionality and safety.

This hourly role requires availability across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (or a 2-year technical degree) and 1+ years of related maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial/technical environments.
• High School Diploma or GED required; or a 2-year technical degree as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial and packaging machinery.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
• Work with mechanical and electrical tasks, ensuring safe operations.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical work

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical testing tools

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 dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well-being of pets in the community and nationwide. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. OKC offers the best of both worlds—the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel, where you can enjoy a variety of affordable activities, thanks to the temperate weather and low cost of living. Join us in Oklahoma City, where together, we create a brighter future for pets.

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll ensure operation of industrial and packaging machinery by performing mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks as assigned. Make an impact across our manufacturing processes as you troubleshoot PLCs and manage the preventative and predictive maintenance of our manufacturing equipment and machinery to improve the functionality and safe working order.

This is an hourly position and pays $36.31/hour. Must be available to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

• Apply knowledge of mechanical terminology and utilizations including bearings, conveyors, sprockets, power transmissions, chains, basic pneumatics/hydraulic systems, pump operations, and rigging.
• Utilize your understanding of Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, motor connections, power sources, ac/dc motors, and transformers to complete electrical work as needed.
• Identify electrical components and their functions.
• Always work in a safe manner using knowledge and utilization of PPE and safety for tasks, techniques (stick/mig), set up of equipment, basic gas cutting, proper grounding, and equipment maintenance.
• Apply knowledge of lubrication to diagnose equipment and apply correct lubrication for situation.
• Collect oil samples and conduct analyses as needed.

Requirements

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

OR

• 2-year technical degree

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $36.31/hour. 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 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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