Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanic)

Nestlé SA; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet care is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanic) to support plant operations. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various systems, ensuring efficient production processes. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience or a technical degree. A sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay are offered.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

401k with match

Healthcare benefits

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• 1+ years of maintenance experience in a relevant environment or a technical degree.
• Good working knowledge of electrical diagrams and circuits.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily maintenance operations of the plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Electrical Knowledge

Mechanical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year associate/technical degree

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Process Simulators

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Electro-Mechanic)

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

For more than 80 years, we’ve led the charge in revolutionizing pet food production and its ability to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. We introduced Dog Chow as the first extruded dry food in 1956 through innovative engineering. Today, our products include Tidy Cats, the lightweight cat litter champion, and Pro Plan Bright Mind, a breakthrough formula with botanical oils shown to promote alertness and mental sharpness in aging dogs. Our leadership requires constant innovation, rooted in world-class food production standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in daily maintenance operations of the plant in a proper, timely, and safe manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation.
• Operate, maintain, and install all shop equipment.
• Repair pneumatics, 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 electrical equipment like starters, PLCs, motors, and start/stop stations.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of electrical diagrams and circuits during troubleshooting.

Additional Details

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military, or related environment OR a 2-year associate/technical degree.

Compensation and Benefits

The approximate hourly pay ranges from $26.36 to $39.96 per hour, with a pay progression plan from Technician D to Technician A. The final compensation varies based on skills, knowledge, and location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives, a competitive total rewards package including 401k with match, healthcare, and other benefits. More details are available at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not sponsor visas for this position.