Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Starting Pay $40.18 per Hour

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Davenport, IA

3d • $40 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative and predictive mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment throughout Nestlé’s Davenport pet food manufacturing facility. The role supports machine reliability and process improvements while following plant sanitation practices and working safely. The technician is expected to stay informed about new technology and equipment relevant to plant operations and must be open to working all shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment.
• Must be open to all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment in the factory.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• Properly use maintenance equipment, including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills, and welding equipment.
• Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment.
• Maintain the wastewater system, boiler operations, cooling towers, and general building needs.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Follow plant sanitation practices and procedures and work safely.
• Support machine reliability and process improvements across the plant.
• Stay informed about new technology and equipment as it relates to plant operations.
• Be open to working all shifts.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with a range of plan options, deductibles, and copays, including a Health Savings Account.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, with employee-elected supplemental coverage available.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Company-funded pension.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Quarterly bonus reward.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Potential to earn up to $46.23 per hour through the maintenance progression plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED