Technician Maintenance

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At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Multi-skilled electromechanical technician with primary responsibilities to maintain equipment in a proactive manner, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical & process controls abnormalities on all food production-& packaging related equipment's. Perform all preventative maintenance as scheduled to eliminate unplanned stoppages, increase asset intensity, and build operator technical capabilities.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Pay rate of $35.67/hr, plus 2nd shift differential $1.75/hr; 3rd shift differential $2.25/hr

• Schedule: Monday to Friday

• Shifts available: 2nd shift: 2pm-10:30pm; 3rd shift: 10pm-6:30am

• Great benefits, such as:

• 401K with company match

• Health, Dental & Vision (eligibility following 30 days of employment)

• Paid Time Off

• 11 paid annual holidays

• Onsite store

• Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs & lifestyle spend

• Pet adoption assistance

• $400 a month attendance bonus

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor on shift and/or Shift Manager. Expectation is that the associate will be motivated and self-directed, requiring only nominal direct/daily supervision.

FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT:

Significant impact on the performance and reliability of the Nestlé Cleveland factory. Expertise on systems and ability to troubleshoot any failures in a timely manner allowing production to commence and downtime to be eradicated.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Assist in Installation, maintenance, and repair of complex equipment that integrates electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in electrical control systems, motor starters, VFD, drives, motors, and mechanical assemblies. Service/rebuild & repair of production & packaging related equipment including extensive knowledge in the principles and practical application of pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission systems like chain & belt drives, bushings/bearings/shafts, gearboxes, pumps, valves, fasteners, seals, solenoids, mechanical fabrication, and rigging.

Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Responsibilities:

Service and repair of production related mechanical & electrical equipment including knowledge of power distribution and lighting systems, AC/DC motors, pneumatic systems like cylinders, pneumatic & air flow control valves, process line controls & devices, hydraulics fluid control and distribution, electronic controls and instrumentation, variable frequency drives, sensors, transducers, safety relays and basic PLC knowledge/ interpretation with field instruments capabilities. Ability to demonstrate safe work practices and portable tools for while working with low voltage and medium voltage electrical systems and components.

Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components of including but not limited to:

Food Processing & packaging equipment's

• Liquid food processing line, P & ID diagrams, electrical schematics, process controls & understanding of critical systems like flow controls, temperature, pressure, CIP systems and its interlocks using HMI, Homogenization process, Plate & tube heat exchangers, high-speed high-shear mixers

• Rotary cup filler, Vertical Fill Seal Lid packaging machine, High-speed liquid bottle fillers, cup and bottle conveyor systems like roller & belt conveyors, bottle elevators

• Packaging Labelers, High speed inkjet printers, Case Packers, Palletizers, Robotic palletizers, Pick n place units, Sleever, steam generator, Food defense systems like Metal detector & X- Ray

• Meat grinders, screw conveyors, cooker -cooler kettles with agitation, Horizontal plow mixers and blenders, meat choppers, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement & diaphragm pumps, Electrical shunts, liquid product storage systems, Product transport, flow & weighing systems.

Technical Documentation, TPM and Safety

• Preventive/Predictive Maintenance - Responsible for executing planned work schedule as assigned and creating follow up notifications/improvement work orders in SAP/AMM and/or Prometheus system to ensure cost effective and reliable equipment performance.

• Understand predictive maintenance technologies like vibration analysis, vibration & temperature sensors, oil analysis, steam trap & air leak monitoring using advanced monitoring tools

• Completion of all assigned work orders in a timely manner following company standards and best practices.

• Provide technical training to Operators as part of our NCE/TPM/IWG practices & systems to ensure knowledge transfer and autonomy in operations using Centerlining, CIL system

• Participate in problem solving tools such as BDA (Breakdown analysis) and GSTD (Go-See Think Do)

• Review maintenance standards PM, Lead continuous update of Maintenance plans/procedures, Equipment spare part & BOM review, PM optimization efforts

• Participating in spare parts min/max levels & obsolescence reviews to keep equipment & lines running at highest level of reliability & optimize technical stockroom working capital

• Capability to follow work order standards and full adherence to all Nestle & statutory safety permits, facility LOTO , OSHA & GMP requirements while executing tasks.

REQUIRMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

• High school Diploma or GED required

• Two-year Technical Degree in Maintenance related areas such as Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics or Electromechanical Maintenance, Robotics, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience is preferred.

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance and electrical/controls experience is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment is required; food industry experience is preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Creative problem-solving skills & logical to perform equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key deliverables of safety, quality, and cost.

• May require adapting to internal & external professional certification, skill development training courses per company needs

• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and competent development

• Demonstrate necessary skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, process controls & PLC systems

• Understand how automated equipment and its components work.

• Properly use mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic tools & instruments like multimeters,

• oscilloscopes, and voltmeters

• Understand the operating principles and function of the electrical control and power components and circuits utilized in automated equipment.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and diagnose industrial circuits used in control and distribution.

• Ability to be self-managed, scheduling and performing work unsupervised.

• Reliable, motivated, dedicated, and committed to a team environment.

• Must demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset & able to work independently without supervision

• Good communication skills with operators, other trades and all plant personnel.

• Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis.

• Familiar with CMMS and Production Workflow/Control systems.

• Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive Nestle culture and follow established values.

• Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving our goals & objectives.

• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability are expected.

• Result focus, service & detail-oriented individual who accurately records information in CAMMS system.

• Able to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts, additional hours as needed)

• Able to work with computers (digital tools, Microsoft tools, navigating systems, recording information, using how to find information to perform the job)

• Has positive conflict management resolution skills.

• Accountable for personal development & improvement.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment & handle multiple tasks or maintenance calls

The approximate pay for this position is $35.67/hr. Please note that 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.

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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (

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

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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