Senior Mechanic (Full-time) - Evening Shift

Nestlé S.A.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is hiring a Senior Mechanic for the evening shift to keep production and facility equipment running at peak performance. You will handle complex repairs, troubleshoot multiple systems, and mentor other technicians while driving safety and reliability on site.

The role requires 8+ years of maintenance experience with manufacturing exposure, PLC familiarity, and strong cross-trade skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or journeyman background preferred
• 8+ years of maintenance experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing
• PLC programming experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and move throughout your shift
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs including work on industrial power and control systems, motor control centers, and PLC-based equipment
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systems including manufacturing equipment
• Lead or support root cause analysis and problem-solving projects
• Monitor and maintain plant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.)
• Use manuals, drawings, and technical resources to diagnose issues
• Train and mentor lower-level technicians
• Apply advanced cross-trade skills to support complex facility and equipment projects as needed
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

PLC programming

CMMS

Reading blueprints

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AS400

PQM

Captiva

CMMS

Job description

Senior Mechanic (Full-time) - Evening Shift

Senior Mechanic (Full-time) - Evening Shift

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

This role operates on the 2nd shift, with a schedule of Monday-Friday 3:00-11:30pm.

ONBOARDING SCHEDULE:
To ensure a successful start and seamless integration into the team, this role includes a structured 4–5-day onboarding program, typically scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All new employees are expected to complete this onboarding during their first week.

POSITION SUMMARY:

AsaMechanicA,you’lltake the lead in keeping our production and facility equipment running at peak performance.You’llhandle complex repairs, troubleshoot issues across multiple systems, and support continuous improvement efforts. As a subject matter expert,you’llalso mentor others and help drive safety, efficiency, and reliability across the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairsincluding work on industrial power and control systems, motor control centers, and programmable logic controller (PLC)‑based equipment

Troubleshoot andmaintainpneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systemsincluding Solid Oral Dose Manufacturing equipment, Blending, Encapsulation, Compression and Coating machines

Lead or support root cause analysis and problem-solving projects

Monitor andmaintainplant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.)

Use manuals, drawings, and technical resources to diagnose issues

Maintain organized workspaces and inventory areas

Support emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance

Train and mentor lower-level technicians

Apply advanced cross‑trade skills—such as welding, plumbing, or related maintenance disciplines—to support complex facility and equipment projects as needed.

Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GEDrequired; technical school or journeyman background preferred

8+ years of maintenance experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing

PLC programming experience preferred

Able tolift upto 50lbsand move throughout your shift

Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens

Flexible to work overtime based on business needs

SKILLS:

Comfortable using CMMS and basic software (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Experience with SAP, Oracle, AS400, PQM, or Captiva preferred

Strong attention to detail and organization

Advanced math and reading skills

Able to read blueprints and generate rough sketches

Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and machine shop equipment

Knowledge of electrical testing tools and lubrication systems

Team-oriented, dependable, and self-motivated

Strong communicationand leadership abilities

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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

This role operates on the 2nd shift, with a schedule of Monday-Friday 3:00-11:30pm.

ONBOARDING SCHEDULE:
To ensure a successful start and seamless integration into the team, this role includes a structured 4–5-day onboarding program, typically scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All new employees are expected to complete this onboarding during their first week.

POSITION SUMMARY:

AsaMechanicA,you’lltake the lead in keeping our production and facility equipment running at peak performance.You’llhandle complex repairs, troubleshoot issues across multiple systems, and support continuous improvement efforts. As a subject matter expert,you’llalso mentor others and help drive safety, efficiency, and reliability across the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairsincluding work on industrial power and control systems, motor control centers, and programmable logic controller (PLC)‑based equipment

Troubleshoot andmaintainpneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systemsincluding Solid Oral Dose Manufacturing equipment, Blending, Encapsulation, Compression and Coating machines

Lead or support root cause analysis and problem-solving projects

Monitor andmaintainplant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.)

Use manuals, drawings, and technical resources to diagnose issues

Maintain organized workspaces and inventory areas

Support emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance

Train and mentor lower-level technicians

Apply advanced cross‑trade skills—such as welding, plumbing, or related maintenance disciplines to support complex facility and equipment projects as needed.

Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GEDrequired; technical school or journeyman background preferred

8+ years of maintenance experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing

PLC programming experience preferred

Able tolift upto 50lbsand move throughout your shift

Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens

Flexible to work overtime based on business needs

SKILLS:

Comfortable using CMMS and basic software (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Experience with SAP, Oracle, AS400, PQM, or Captiva preferred

Strong attention to detail and organization

Advanced math and reading skills

Able to read blueprints and generate rough sketches

Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and machine shop equipment

Knowledge of electrical testing tools and lubrication systems

Team-oriented, dependable, and self-motivated

Strong communicationand leadership abilities

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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Miami