Electro Mechanical Technician - Nights

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•DeKalb, IL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Technician is a multi-skilled maintenance professional who safely maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and optimizes mechanical and electrical systems throughout a manufacturing facility. The technician performs preventive and predictive maintenance, improves equipment reliability, supports production performance, develops equipment operator capabilities, and ensures compliance with Nestlé safety, quality, and operational standards. The role is considered safety-sensitive under applicable regulations. This is a third-shift position, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday. The starting wage is $35.55 per hour, with a $1.50-per-hour third-shift differential and eligibility for a Nestlé quarterly bonus. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available after 30 days of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related industrial maintenance experience.
Experience or skills in complex manufacturing equipment maintenance; hydraulic and pneumatic systems; mechanical drive systems and packaging equipment; electrical troubleshooting and motor control circuits; basic PLC, automation, and safety-circuit troubleshooting; instrumentation and field devices; welding, fabrication, and basic machining; blueprint and P&ID interpretation; computer use and CMMS/SAP; attention to detail; and self-directed work habits.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, electrical systems, noise, temperature variations, dust, and other industrial conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday; regularly lift 50 pounds, with heavier weights potentially handled with proper assistance.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical education, trade certification, apprenticeship training, or equivalent specialized maintenance training.
Three or more years of journeyman-level experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform startup activities, review work orders and preventive maintenance assignments, and prepare tools and materials for daily operations.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and control-system issues on manufacturing equipment.
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Use SAP, Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO), and related systems to document work, enter labor time, manage notifications, and track maintenance activities.
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, reliability, and production performance.
Coach equipment operators on technical adjustments, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, procedures, spare-parts information, and engineering drawing updates.
Maintain housekeeping standards and a safe work environment.
Provide effective shift-to-shift communication and ensure work is documented according to company procedures.
Comply with Nestlé policies, safety requirements, quality standards, GMP practices, environmental programs, NQMS requirements, and applicable ISO standards.