Electro-Mechanical Technician - $9,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 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. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. POSITION SUMMARY The Electro-Mechanical Technician supports day-to-day manufacturing operations by maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. Working alongside experienced technicians, the Electro-Mechanical Technician troubleshoots equipment issues, completes preventive maintenance, and supports improvements that keep production running safely and efficiently. This role provides an opportunity to build hands-on technical skills while contributing to safety, quality, and teamwork on the plant floor. SHIFT / SCHEDULE DETAILS 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am Shift Differential: $2.25 Sign-On Bonus: $9,000 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, align, and improve complex equipment integrating electrical, electronic, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical systems. • Diagnose failures, establish safe conditions, restore equipment to standard, verify function, and communicate equipment status and risks to Operations and Maintenance leadership. • Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance to required quality standards and basic-finish dates in support of key plant indicators, including safety, quality, and cost. • Participate in parts-purchase requests, equipment installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, line improvements, and other activities as assigned. • Support operators with CIL, centerlining, restoration of basic conditions, defect identification, and technical skill development without transferring maintenance accountability. • Provide guidance to less-experienced technicians and tool partners while following site-authorization requirements. • Use digital tools and tablets to enter data into SAP/Prometheus and other online systems. • Execute all maintenance work in accordance with food safety, people safety, GMP, organizational, and statutory requirements. • Close SAP/AMM or Prometheus work orders accurately. Create notifications for defects, temporary repairs, and risks. Use condition-monitoring data and equipment history to improve preventive maintenance, maintenance procedures, BOMs and spare parts, and recurrence prevention. REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. • Level 2: Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electro-mechanical technology, or a related field, and three to five years of relevant work experience; manufacturing experience preferred. • Ability to pass a respirator fit test. SKILLS • Service, rebuild, and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems; chain and belt drives; bearings, bushings, shafts, couplings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, seals, gaskets, fasteners, and power-transmission components. • Basic mechanical knowledge, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical-drive systems, plus utility systems such as air, steam, and refrigeration. • Basic PLC troubleshooting, including input/output hardware, motors, sensors, drives, basic electrical circuits, and device-communication networks. • Basic electrical skills, including interpreting the National Electrical Code, working with power systems and distribution up to 480 V, and troubleshooting motor-control and safety circuits. • Familiarity with instrumentation and field devices, including analog and discrete devices and test equipment such as an ammeter and megohmmeter. • Ability to read technical drawings and schematics and use common testing tools. • Willingness to learn, follow safety and food-safety procedures, and work as part of a team. • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROLS OR PREFERRED SKILLS Advanced PLC/HMI diagnostics, servo motion, industrial networks, process instrumentation and calibration, historian and trend analysis, robotics, machine vision and inspection, predictive technologies such as vibration and leak-detection systems, precision maintenance, fabrication, welding, rigging, root-cause analysis, preventive-maintenance optimization, and commissioning experience are preferred. Hands-on working knowledge of liquid-processing lines, including storage and transfer systems, high-shear mixing, homogenizers, heat exchangers, pumps, sanitary valves, instrumentation, CIP, and process interlocks; cup and bottle filling, sealing, capping, labeling and coding, conveyors, case packing, robotics, palletizing, and inspection systems; and meat grinders, screw conveyors, kettles and cooker-coolers, mixers and blenders, pumps, weighing, transfer, and packing systems is preferred Pay: $29.50 - $36.00 per hour Bonus Eligibility: Yes 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 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. 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. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at . Job Requisition: 418859