Plant Utilities Technician II — Night Shift

Nestlé S.A.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH seeks a Plant Utilities Technician to keep critical utility systems running safely in day-to-day manufacturing. You will operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, and related systems, while collaborating with maintenance teams to prevent downtime.

You’ll support alarms, system readings, and preventive maintenance with a strong safety mindset and clear communication to production leaders.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience operating, repairing, and maintaining utility systems such as boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, and water/steam systems.
• State Boiler Operator License or Stationary Engineer License required.
• Ability to complete refrigeration training within 2 years of employment.
• Willingness to work off-shifts, weekends, overtime, and extended shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate, start up, adjust, and shut down plant utility systems (steam/hot water boilers; refrigeration; compressed air; HVAC; glycol and water treatment).
• Monitor gauges, alarms, and system readings to maintain safe pressures, temperatures, and levels.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance to support reliability and uptime.
• Respond to alarms and malfunctions; troubleshoot and restore systems safely.
• Repair and maintain mechanical and electrical components such as valves, pumps, compressors, controls, and motors.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors for complex repairs and capital projects.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for readings and compliance records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Maintenance documentation

Safety practices

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Boiler/Stationary Engineer license

Technical degree (preferred)

RETA CIRO certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH seeks a Plant Utilities Technician to keep critical utility systems running safely in day-to-day manufacturing. You will operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, and related systems, while collaborating with maintenance teams to prevent downtime.

You’ll support alarms, system readings, and preventive maintenance with a strong safety mindset and clear communication to production leaders.