Lead Equipment Machinist

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.

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Position Summary:

Technicians are responsible for participating with the Fabrication team members in planning, organizing, and performing the necessary maintenance and shop functions to maintain the facility and/or equipment under the supervision of the Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Safety rules, Nestle Integrated Management System and all other company policies and procedures

• Complete work orders in AMM (Asset and Maintenance Management) work orders using shop equipment or portable equipment for work in the Fabrication area and other departments such as pilot plants.

• Need proficient knowledge of CNC/manual lathes and mills

• Should have basic knowledge press breaks, industrial shears, roll forming, water jet, and other fabrication machines and tools.

• Accurately Create, read, and interpret drawings, blueprints, and sketches. (Autocad Inventor, Autocad)

• Make machine and material selections.

• Conceive ideas and produce parts to solve production problems.

• Be able to work from verbal instructions and rough sketches.

• Successful mechanical installation, alignment, integration, and commissioning of new or modified equipment.

• Assists others in setups and problem solving when asked.

• Participate (give/receive) cross training to promote broad knowledge base in equipment, processes, and utility systems.

• Custom fabricates parts, frames, brackets, piping, and mechanical assemblies fabricated to specification, with proper fit‑up and workmanship.

• Determine as needed fits, finishes and equipment functionality.

• Emergency repair-support of equipment breakdowns, safety, and quality issues

• Requires ability to use machine/equipment manuals and reference books and to work independently and as a team.

• Work in a TEAM environment.

• Clean up equipment and work area at end of your shift. Maintain a safe, clean work area for team and self

• High quality and quantity of work completed by self and team.

• Interact and participate with project teams as required.

• Requires working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and test equipment.

• Monitor and coordinate contractor’s activities on site and their compliance with NDC Marysville contractor work rules program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications (Minimum Education, Experience, and Knowledge)

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of Machinist experience required.

• Knowledge of Maintenance, Machine shop and/or Fabrication Shop operations with demonstrated expertise in two or more skilled trade areas and has adequate knowledge in all these areas to work seamlessly.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Excellent math skills. Can use Trigonometry to solve angles, convert fractions to decimals, accurately read precision measuring tools such as calipers/micrometers and accurately read a tape measure.

• Good Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Good people skills at all levels of management

• Leadership qualities

Salary: $68,040.90 to $96,986 per year

Bonus Eligibility: 7%

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

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