Mechanic - Starting Pay $36.16 Per Hour

Nestlé Purina North America; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential mechanical maintenance and ensuring the smooth operation of equipment in a state-of-the-art facility. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll utilize your problem-solving skills to tackle maintenance tasks and contribute to a sustainable environment. If you're passionate about working with a dedicated team and making a difference in pet care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Broad range of benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret piping schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform lubrication and repairs as specified by work orders.
• Maintain sanitation housekeeping of the work area.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Preventive Maintenance

Forklift Operation

Education

High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Predictive Maintenance tools

Handheld Vibration Analyzer

Thermal Imager

Job description

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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

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies, Beneful and Pro Plan brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we not only make high quality food for pets but 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.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll gain a basic working knowledge of all equipment necessary for Plant Operation. This includes (but not limited to) lubrication, preventive maintenance (PM’s), repairs, and modifications. Use your problem-solving mindset to perform basic mechanical maintenance as directed while always working in a safe and efficient manner.

• The current shift option for this role is 6:00PM - 6:00AM. Must be open and available to work weekends and nights.**
• Have the ability to perform basic mechanical work related to the installation or repair of equipment in use in the Wet Plant operation.
• Perform lubrication, preventive maintenance, and repairs as specified by an approved work order or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Production Supervisor.
• Clean up materials, containers, applicators, shavings, etc. as part of each repair or project before going to the next assigned task. Maintain the sanitation housekeeping of the area and comply with good manufacturing practice requirements.
• Use prescribed protective safety equipment and perform all work in a safe manner following all established policies and procedures.
• Be able to read, follow, and interpret basic types of piping schematics as well as blueprints, illustrated part’s breakdown, etc., essential to this plant.
• Be able to replace bearing, seals, shafts, drive components (e.g., sheaves, sprockets, chain, belts, etc.) throughout the Wet Plant.
• Obtain and maintain a company forklift operator’s license.
• Utilize PdM (Predictive Maintenance) tools such as handheld vibration analyzer, sonic tester, laser aligner, and a thermal imager to detect and diagnose equipment issues.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, military, or related environment required.
  
  

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $36.16. 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. Learn more About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID

350752

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.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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