Maintenance Technician | Starting at $39.82hr

Nestlé Purina North America; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Pension – Company funded

Paid Vacation

Tuition reimbursement Program

Employee appreciation events

Quarterly Performance Incentive Plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Jefferson, WI is seeking Industrial Maintenance Technicians for a high-speed canning facility. Starting pay is $39.82 per hour with a progression plan based on knowledge, skill demonstration and performance reviews.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, a company 401(k) match, a pension plan, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of maintenance experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
• Technical degree or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated industrial equipment in a high-speed canning facility.
• Make minor repairs on general plant machinery such as fans, blowers, conveyors, belts, and screw conveyors.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new installations and machine improvements.
• Work with Production to improve machine and process efficiency.
• Apply basic electrical and electronic principles in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Utilize computerized maintenance software to maximize efficiency and data collection.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree/certification

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

Nestle Purina Petcare (NPPC) is a world-class manufacturer of pet food; we’re a leader in the pet care industry. We are expanding our manufacturing operations and are looking for career minded individuals to join our world class team. We have over 100 years of history manufacturing at our location, high levels of automation, and clean food grade work environment. Working for a global company provides you with the opportunity to work locally with global impact and have fun doing it! We are committed to being an Employer of choice in Southern Wisconsin and offering our employees a variety of traditional and modern benefits.
We are currently accepting applications for Industrial Maintenance Technicians for our production facility in Jefferson, WI, conveniently located off the Route 26 bypass south of Interstate 94 between Watertown, Janesville, and Madison. Starting pay is $39.82 hr., with a Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages based on knowledge/skill demonstration and performance reviews.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Broad Portfolio of Insurance Options, Deductibles and Copays Including Health Savings Account)
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance, as well as employee elected supplemental
• 401(k) with company matching
• Pension – Company funded
• Paid Vacation
• Maintenance Progression Plan – pay for skill program
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement Program
• Employee appreciation events
• Quarterly Performance Incentive Plan

Responsibilities

• Maintain Automated Industrial Equipment in a high-speed canning facility.
• Make minor repairs on general plant machinery such as fans, blowers, conveyors, belts, mechanical and screw conveyors.
• Work with the Engineering Department on new installations and machine improvements.
• Work with the Production Team to improve the efficiency of the machines and processes.
• Apply basic electrical and electronic principals in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of plant systems.
• Utilization of computerized maintenance software and programs to maximize efficiency and data collection/analysis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military, or related environment OR a technical degree / certification complete

Pay: $39.82 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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