Electromechanical Technician

Electromechanical Technician (Industrial Electrician)

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 an Electromechanical Technician (Industrial Electrician), you will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and optimize production equipment with a focus on electrical and automation systems. Day to day, you will work with production, engineering and maintenance 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. during training and orientation. Once 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 $38.56/hour with a strategic Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages up to $44.99/hour, 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 lifestyle spending account each year, full health benefits, 401k match, generous PTO, parental leave and more!

Responsibilities include repairing, replacing and installing sensors, actuators, transformers, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, electric eyes, conduit systems, switches, wiring, belts, valves, etc. Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical equipment and automation system hardware such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human machine interface (HMI). Read ladder logic and make basic adjustments to PLC and HMI programming related to inputs, outputs, tags, sensors and/or buttons. Maintain and troubleshoot material handling systems such as the automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) in the warehouse. Utilize mechanical and electrical tools, diagnostic instruments (meters), electrical diagrams and schematics, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to work safely and efficiently. Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and solve technical problems. Perform basic rigging, mechanical practices and welding skills in an industrial environment. Model electrical safety and share electrical and mechanical expertise to train other team members.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 3+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electrical and automation systems and equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment OR technical degree or certification with at least 1+ year of relevant industrial electrical and mechanical experience. After training and orientation, you must be willing to work 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. 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.