Electromechanical Technician

Pay

$37.26/hr - $43.47/hr

Position Summary

The new Nestlé Purina Williamsburg Township factory is building a team of Electromechanical Technicians (Industrial Electricians) who 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.

The first several months of this position may require travel (approximately 25%) for training at other Nestlé Purina factory locations.

Responsibilities
  • Repair, replace, and install 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 perform 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
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent with 3+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment, electrical and automation systems in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment.
  • OR Technical degree or certification with 1+ year of relevant industrial electrical and mechanical experience.
Other
  • Prior to factory operational startup, must be willing to travel approximately 25% for training purposes to other Nestlé Purina factory locations.
  • Once the factory starts up, the schedule will transition to a 2‑2‑3 format and the shift for this position will be 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Benefits

Starting pay of $37.26/hr with a strategic Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages up to $43.47/hr based on knowledge, skill, technical assessments and performance reviews. Additional benefits include a retention bonus, overtime pay, quarterly bonus, $500 lifestyle spending each year, full health benefits, 401(k) match, generous PTO, excellent parental leave and more.

EEO Statement

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, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, our commitment to an inclusive work environment recognizes the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. If you need special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us at or dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1‑800‑321‑6467.

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