Electromechanical Technician

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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.

This position will initially work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Once the Williamsburg Township plant reaches operation, the shift will transition to nights (6 p.m.-6 a.m.), operating on a 2-2-3 schedule format (week one: two days on, two days off, three days on; week two: two days off, two days on, three days off).

• 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 make 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, electrical and automation systems and equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

OR

• Technical degree or certification with at least 1+ year of relevant industrial electrical and mechanical experience

OTHER

• Once the factory starts up, you must be willing to work 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule

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 (nestlejobs.com).

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Job Requisition: 389436