Nestlé Purina North America
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Maintenance Mechanic
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Nestlé Purina North America .
Driven by integrity and united by the people‑and‑pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care.
Position Summary Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable energy technology. 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 1990s. Today it is the largest pet‑food manufacturing facility in the U.S., producing, packaging, and shipping brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Purina ONE®, Cat Chow®, Friskies®, and Kit N Kaboodle®. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you are responsible for the preventive mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical equipment in the factory, ensuring plant reliability and process improvements.
Responsibilities
Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills, and welding equipment.
Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment.
Maintain wastewater system, boiler operations, cooling towers, and general building needs.
Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
Be open to all shifts.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
1+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment OR a 2‑year technical degree.
Benefits
Starting pay of $36.74 per hour, with potential to earn up to $44.67 per hour through a maintenance progression plan.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Broad portfolio of options).
Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance, with employee‑elected supplemental options.
401(k) with company match.
Pension – company funded.
Paid Vacation.
Paid maternity/paternity leave.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee appreciation events.
Quarterly bonus rewards.
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. Nestlé seeks skilled and qualified individuals, including veterans and those with disabilities, to join our mission.
The Nestlé 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.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Job Requisition: 382064
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Maintenance Mechanic
role at
Nestlé Purina North America .
Driven by integrity and united by the people‑and‑pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care.
Position Summary Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable energy technology. 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 1990s. Today it is the largest pet‑food manufacturing facility in the U.S., producing, packaging, and shipping brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Purina ONE®, Cat Chow®, Friskies®, and Kit N Kaboodle®. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you are responsible for the preventive mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical equipment in the factory, ensuring plant reliability and process improvements.
Responsibilities
Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills, and welding equipment.
Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment.
Maintain wastewater system, boiler operations, cooling towers, and general building needs.
Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
Be open to all shifts.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
1+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment OR a 2‑year technical degree.
Benefits
Starting pay of $36.74 per hour, with potential to earn up to $44.67 per hour through a maintenance progression plan.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Broad portfolio of options).
Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance, with employee‑elected supplemental options.
401(k) with company match.
Pension – company funded.
Paid Vacation.
Paid maternity/paternity leave.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee appreciation events.
Quarterly bonus rewards.
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. Nestlé seeks skilled and qualified individuals, including veterans and those with disabilities, to join our mission.
The Nestlé 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.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Job Requisition: 382064
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