Maintenance Technician | Starting at $33.54hr | 12hr shift

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller.

We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families.

Are you up for the dare?

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Position Summary

Nestle Purina Petcare (NPPC) is a world-class manufacturer of pet food; we’re a leader in the pet care industry. We are expanding our manufacturing operations and are looking for career minded individuals to join our world class team.

We have over 100 years of history manufacturing at our location, high levels of automation, and clean food grade work environment.

Working for a global company provides you with the opportunity to work locally with global impact and have fun doing it! We are committed to being an Employer of choice in Southern Wisconsin and offering our employees a variety of traditional and modern benefits.

We are currently accepting applications for Industrial Maintenance Technicians for our production facility in Jefferson, WI, conveniently located off the Route 26 bypass south of Interstate 94 between Watertown, Janesville, and Madison.

Starting pay is $33.54hr., with a Maintenance Progression Plan that provides for increasing wages up to $39.25 / hr., based on knowledge / skill demonstration and performance reviews.

These are full-time positions with available shift options :

Nights from 6 : 00pm-6 : 00am, alternating two-week schedule that has 3 workdays one week and 4 workdays the next, resulting in two 3-day weekends every month and plenty of time off during the week.

Benefits

• 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
• Maintenance Progression Plan pay for skill program
• Paid maternity / paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement Program
• Employee appreciation events
• Quarterly Performance Incentive Plan

Responsibilities

• Maintain Automated Industrial Equipment in a high-speed canning facility.
• Make minor repairs on general plant machinery such as fans, blowers, conveyors, belts, mechanical and screw conveyors.
• Work with the Engineering Department on new installations and machine improvements.
• Work with the Production Team to improve the efficiency of the machines and processes.
• Apply basic electrical and electronic principals in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of plant systems.
• Utilization of computerized maintenance software and programs to maximize efficiency and data collection / analysis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military, or related environment OR a technical degree / certification completed

REQUISITION ID

307816

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