Maintenance Electrician

Position Summary

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. We also do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

Situated just 25 miles from the factory, the city of Lincoln offers convenience to many of our associates who prefer the amenities of larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives.

$5000 Sign-on Bonus!

Hourly pay starting at $30.46 / hour with opportunities for increase up to $38.02 / hour through additional training / certifications.

As an Electrician, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance of all plant systems, including facilities, unloading, processing, packing, and warehouse operations. While keeping safety top of mind, you’ll play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements across the plant by troubleshooting and repairing both mechanical and electrical equipment. Our electricians’ work includes both predictive and preventative maintenance.

Join our team and enjoy competitive weekly pay, shift differential eligibility, overtime pay, up to 7.5% quarterly bonus, full health benefits, 401k match, a union pension, paid time off, excellent maternity/paternity leave, and more!

• Troubleshoot electrical controls systems including motors and PLCs
• Effectively use basic diagnostic equipment including volt/ohm meter, wiggie, ammeter, and megger
• Proper usage of PPE equipment while operating in the MCC rooms
• Installation of sensors
• Install, fine-tune, and maintain switch gear, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motor(s) including three phase systems
• Service and maintain plant electrical and electronic equipment to competent level including operator interfaces, process controllers, power supplies, etc.

Requirements

• 1+ years of electrician experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military, or related environment OR a 2-year technical degree.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $30.46. The pay provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Nestlé offers a broad rewards package and incentives; details may vary by position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers ().