Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Starting Pay $40.18 per Hour

Construction Job Board USA; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $40.18/hr

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Pension - Company funded

Paid Vacation

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

Nestlé Davenport is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair all mechanical equipment across the plant. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a large pet food manufacturing facility.

You will use diverse tools to service gear reducers, conveyors, boilers, and wastewater systems while adhering to sanitation and plant standards. Candidates should have 2+ years of maintenance experience and be open to all shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Process simulators

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

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

The approximate starting pay for this position is $40.18 per hour for Maintenance Mechanic Class C. 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 at Nestle in the US Benefits Nestlé Careers ().

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