Electro Mechanical Technician

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestle 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 Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates 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 everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Multiskilled individual with primary responsibility to maintain equipment proactively; identify, troubleshoot, and repair both mechanical and electrical abnormalities on all factory equipment. Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled to drive down performance losses and increase equipment reliability. Build operator technical skills and capability.

The approximate pay for this position is $39.58. The pay range is an estimate and final compensation may vary based on factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

• Maintain Factory Equipment
  • Identify defects, execute maintenance plan, and troubleshoot equipment.
  • Work in various areas of the plant including process areas, primary and secondary packaging equipment, and material handling and storage equipment.
  • Understand power distribution systems up to 480 volts.
  • Control systems – basic PLC, motor, sensor, drives, and basic electrical circuits; basic understanding of device communication networks.
  • Mechanical systems – hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems.
  • Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills to maintain, optimize, and improve production equipment, focusing on safety, quality, and cost.
  • Review maintenance plans and optimize to drive equipment reliability.
  • Review required spare parts to maximize technical warehouse service factor.
  • Maintain engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical).
• Build Capability
  • Coach operator skills—adjustments and changeovers for new and improved processes, such as new centerlines, improved cleaning process, improved changeover process, and elimination of a SOC or HTRP.
  • Build technical procedures.
  • Train other technical resources as needed.
  • Use continuous improvement systems such as TPM and Lean.
• Utilize CMMS System (AMM)
  • Access and utilize AMM to accurately document all maintenance activities.
  • Identify and create work orders.
  • Perform time entry and technical feedback on work performed.
  • Analyze data to improve the maintenance plan.
  • Improve or create necessary task lists.
  • Analyze line performance data and provide improvement support based on findings.
• Exhibit Core Skills
  • Ability to work as a team.
  • Positive conflict resolution skills.
  • Accountable for personal development.
  • A strong commitment to improving line performance and reliability.
• Maintain Factory Standards
  • Perform required work in line with factory systems such as SPC, QMS, Permit to Work, and other Nestle and legal requirements.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two‑year technical degree in maintenance‑related area such as Maintenance Technical/Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Electronics Technology, or equivalent work experience.

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food industry experience preferred.

• Strong mechanical skills (hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems, and principles of operation).
• Welding, fabrication, and machining skills.
• Electrical skills (NEC, AC & DC circuits, 480V power distribution, industrial wiring).
• Basic electrical circuits knowledge.
• Basic PLC / hard‑wire logic circuits knowledge.
• Knowledge and use of test equipment (amp meter, megger, etc.).
• Knowledge of motors, drives, sensors.
• Read and interpret machine, electrical and…