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Position Summary

Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable electricity technology. Our factory works to do our part to care for the environment, like investing in renewable electricity, conserving water and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  Since 1927, it has been home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities. Originally focused on cereal production, the factory transitioned to become a pet food-only manufacturer in the late '90s. Today, it holds the distinction of being the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S. With utmost care, our dedicated team in Davenport produces, packages, and ships a wide range of our beloved brands including Dog Chow, Puppy Chow, Alpo, Beneful, Purina ONE, Cat Chow, Friskies, and Kit N Kaboodle. 

As a Maintenance Electrician, you're responsible for the preventative electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical equipment in the factory. You'll follow plant sanitation practices and procedures while staying informed of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations. Always working in a safe manner, you'll play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements as you work collaboratively across the plant. Our maintenance work includes both predictive and preventative maintenance.

• Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain switch gears, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems.
• Design, program and troubleshoot plant PLCs, VFDs, input/output devices and associated equipment.
• Read, update, and create electrical prints and documentation.
• Properly install conduit, raceways, fittings, etc.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment.
   

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years' industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, military, or related environment
   

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

MUST BE OPEN TO ALL SHIFTS.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $40.18/hour for Class C, with potential to earn up to $46.23/hour through maintenance progression plan
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Broad Portfolio of Insurance Options, Deductibles and Copays Including Health Savings Account) 
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance, as well as employee elected supplemental
• 401(k) with company matching
• Pension - Company funded
• Paid Vacation
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement Program
• Employee appreciation events
• Quarterly Bonus Reward

The approximate starting hourly pay for this position is $40.18 per hour for Maintenance Electrician Class C. 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.

Nestle 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 about us at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

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 Nestle. 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. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.
 

The Nestle 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

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Job Requisition: 402733