Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Starting Pay $40.18 per Hour

Nestlé Purina North America; Davenport (IA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pay per hour

Healthcare options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee events

Bonus rewards

Descripción de la vacante

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at our Davenport, IA facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot gear, conveyors, pumps, and packaging equipment while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of related maintenance experience. You will work with a team in a large pet food manufacturing environment, with paid vacation, health plans, 401(k), and a progression plan to advance to higher hourly

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years’ maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must be open to all shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems.
• Follow plant sanitation practices and stay informed of new technology.

Conocimientos

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Process simulators

Test equipment

Welding equipment

Descripción del empleo

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

Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable energy technology. Since 1927, it has been home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities. Originally focused on cereal production, the factory transitioned to become a pet food-only manufacturer in the late '90s. Today, it holds the distinction of being the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S. With utmost care, our dedicated team in Davenport produces, packages, and ships a wide range of our beloved brands including Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Purina ONE®, Cat Chow®, Friskies®, and Kit N Kaboodle®.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you are responsible for the preventative mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical equipment in the factory. You will follow plant sanitation practices and procedures while staying informed of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations. Working in a safe manner at all times, you will play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements across the plant. Our maintenance work includes both predictive and preventative maintenance.

• Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.
• Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment
• Maintain wastewater system, boiler operations, cooling towers, and general building needs
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• MUST BE OPEN TO ALL SHIFTS.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment

Benefits

• Starting pay of $40.18/hour for Class C, with potential to earn up to $46.23/hour through maintenance progression plan
• 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
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement Program
• Employee appreciation events
• Quarterly Bonus Reward

Pay: $40.18 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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