Maintenance Electrician - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle International • Davenport, IA

366d • $35 - $43

About The Position

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 the Maintenance Electrician, you are responsible for the preventative electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment OR 2 Year Technical Degree

Responsibilities

• Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain switch gears, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems.
• Design, program and troubleshoot plant PLCs, VFDs, input/output devices and associated equipment.
• Read, update, and create electrical prints and documentation.
• Properly install conduit, raceways, fittings, etc.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment.
• MUST BE OPEN TO ALL SHIFTS.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $35.50/hour, with potential to earn up to $43.16/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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees