Electrician

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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, repair and install electrical equipment and electronic instrumentation associated with processing and packaging in a food manufacturing facility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and install various control devices including but not limited to sensors, actuators, transformers, circuit breakers, motors, conduit, switches, and other control mechanisms.
• Provide support for Maintenance and Engineering modifications and improvements. May include but not limited to:
  • • Substations and MCCs, requiring knowledge of 480V, three phase, 120VAC, and 24 VDC control and power systems.
    • PLCs and HMIs
    • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
    • Building Automation System (BAS)
    • Utility Management System (UMS)
    • Energy Management System (EMS)
    • Control System Networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, Ethernet and instrument digital bus systems)
• Maintain and troubleshoot Production PLCs, database systems, control networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems (480V and below.)
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, troubleshoot, repair and replace malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers, servos, gears, sprockets chains, knives, etc. using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC.
• Splice wires and install conduit, panel boards, switch boxes, motors and drives and other electrical equipment demonstrating proper use of tools such as hacksaws, pipe benders, pipe threaders, hammers and screwdrivers.
• Stay well informed of current and emerging technology in order to test or recommend new equipment.
• Clean, lubricate and adjust guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, servos and timing of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality or operation.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.
• Install change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders, etc.) on processing, packaging and conveying equipment to enable product size/volume changeovers.
• Diagnose problems, identify parts, plan and execute electrical repairs and installations, and learn proper equipment operation by reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, programs/ladder logic and machinery manuals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALITY:

• Follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidents

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Follow safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

* High School Diploma or GED required

* A 2-year Associate in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical degree preferred

* Journey-Level Certification in Industrial Electronics preferred

EXPERIENCE:

* 3 years of experience in an Industrial Electronics Position required

OR

* 2-year Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical degree

* Experience working with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs preferred

* Experience working in food manufacturing preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• • • Willing to work in a continuous operations schedule as required
    • Willing to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts (e.g. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.) as required
    • Willing to work overtime as required
    • Willing and able to use mathematical knowledge, including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, graphs, and ratios, in order todetermine optimum settings, perform electrical and systems maintenance, calibrations and repairs.
    • Willing and able to work with computers including navigating systems, locating information, and recording information necessary to perform the job.

SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS:

• Able to identify and repair the causes/reasons for failures of circuit, fuses, switches, solenoids and sensors.
• Able to repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment and repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial productionand processing machinery and equipment.
• Able to use measuring tools, hand tools, small powered equipment (saws, drills, etc.), and other shop equipment.
• Able to identify problems, analyze test results, machine or other error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.
• Able to communicate verbally with leaders and co-workers to accomplish tasks, able to give and receive feedback, listen and ask questions
• Able to read and utilize schematics, process and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), equipment manuals, and other instructions and engineering documents
• Able to utilize critical thinking skills to reason, solve problems, analyze graphs, interpret data, troubleshoot equipment and systems, participate and lead process improvement, and make decisions.

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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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.