Utilities Maintenance Technician

Nestlé Purina North America; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Quarterly bonus

Lifestyle spending account

Health benefits

401k match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America’s Batavia facility is seeking an Utilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and optimize critical utilities systems within a modern manufacturing environment. The role requires troubleshooting and proactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment to support continuous production.

The position starts at $37.50/hour with a progression plan up to $41.78/hour, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current High Pressure Boiler Operator/Stationary Engineer license from Ohio.
• 2+ years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize utilities systems and related mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Monitor, repair, and maintain compressors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, wastewater, water systems, refrigeration, and fire systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to prevent failures and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Use diagrams, schematics, and CMMS and diagnostic tools to analyze root causes and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with team to maintain equipment and resolve technical issues.
• Perform basic rigging, pipefitting, and welding in an industrial environment.
• Model safety practices and train team members on utilities expertise.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Utilities systems

Mechanical equipment

Electrical components

Preventative maintenance

CMMS

Teamwork

Rigging

Pipefitting

Welding

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio Boiler/Stationary Engineer License

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Position Summary

We're proud to introduce our state-of-the-art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world-class facility in Batavia produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history.

Position Summary

We're proud to introduce our state-of-the-art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world-class facility in Batavia produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history.

As a Utilities Maintenance Technician, you will perform proactive and reactive maintenance on mechanical utilities systems and equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair and optimize utilities systems that provide the critical core of our manufacturing operations. Day to day, you will work cross-functionally with other maintenance, engineering and production personnel to solve problems and implement solutions quickly and safely to keep factory assets operating efficiently.

This position will initially work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and then transition into working 4, 10-hour days during training and orientation. Once 12 weeks of training and orientation are completed, the shift will transition to nights (6 p.m.-6 a.m.), operating on a 2-2-3 schedule format (week one: two days on, two days off, three days on; week two: two days off, two days on, three days off).

The starting pay for this position is $37.50/hr. with a strategic Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages up to $41.78/hr., based on knowledge/skill demonstration, technical assessments and performance reviews. In this role, you will enjoy a retention bonus totaling $7,500, overtime pay, a quarterly bonus, $500 annual lifestyle spending account, full health benefits, 401k match, generous PTO and more!

• Troubleshoot and optimize utilities systems and related mechanical and electrical equipment and components
• Monitor, maintain and repair compressors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, wastewater treatment, domestic water, hot water, refrigeration and fire systems
• Execute preventative maintenance (PM) activities to proactively prevent failures and promote safe and efficient operations
• Utilize diagrams and schematics, digital tools such as computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), mechanical and electrical tools, and diagnostic instruments (for vibration, thermal imaging, acoustics, etc.) to reduce unplanned stoppages through effective root cause analysis and corrective action
• Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and solve technical problems
• Perform basic rigging, mechanical practices, pipefitting and welding skills in an industrial environment
• Model safety and share utilities expertise to train other team members

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical utilities systems and equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment
• Possession of a current High Pressure Boiler Operator License or Stationary Engineer License from the state of Ohio

Other

• Must be willing to work 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule

Pay: $37.50 - 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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