Maintenance Technician - $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Our Hartwell, Georgia, factory measures an impressive 500,000 square feet. It represents our most versatile facility to date, enabling us to switch product lines with greater speed and efficiency. Together, we take immense pride in producing and distributing the brands that our customers trust and that bring joy to pets' lives. In addition to offering excellent career opportunities to over 370 associates, we actively demonstrate our commitment to the community. We support local pet shelters and rescue efforts, as well as engage in education and hunger relief programs, ensuring that we make a positive impact beyond our factory walls. We also are doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 sign-on bonus. Following the training period, all Maintenance Technicians are initially assigned to night shift and participate in a periodic, seniority-based shift bid. As a Maintenance Technician, you will contribute to a collaborative, cross-functional team. You will utilize a variety of skillsets including but not limited to electrical and mechanical troubleshooting (motors, PLCs, conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical wiring, welding, bearing replacement, and more). You will train on new equipment and aid in the execution of both planned maintenance and predictive maintenance activities. Follow all plant safety rules and work rules. Execute Planned Maintenance (PM) activities to proactively prevent failures and promote safe and efficient operations. Create, revise, and improve parts kits working with Planner to build part kits into SAP. Work to reduce unplanned stoppages through effective root cause analysis. Provide on-shift electrical and mechanical troubleshooting support to identify and repair technical breakdowns. Support a positive and collaborative culture with the expectation that Zero Safety Incidents, Zero Quality Defects, and Zero Preventable Stoppages. Utilize our SAP system to properly log maintenance related information including work time, parts issuing, failure logs, and work order notes. Work safely and effectively in an environment where you may experience hot or cold temperatures, work with raw materials used to make pet food, and work involving ladders, stairs, or heights. Requirements High School diploma or GED Equivalent and 1+ years' industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment. OR A two-year technical degree completed. Other Must be open to all shifts including nights and weekends. Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration. The approximate hourly pay range for this position is $33.83 - $38.51 per hour. The pay progression plan follows: Maintenance Technician D $33.83, Maintenance Technician C $35.00, Maintenance Technician B $36.17, Maintenance Technician A $38.51. 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 () . REQUISITION ID 415176 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. 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