Nestle

Maintenance Technician

Nestle
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeWaverly • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining high-speed packaging equipment, with a strong focus on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Proficient in documentation accuracy and compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Mechanical Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical Troubleshooting SkillsPreventive Maintenance PracticesMulti-Craft KnowledgeAttention To Detail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate and control pouch, can, and bag packaging lines, including casers, depalletizers, and palletizers
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment to minimize downtime
  • Create, complete, and document work orders using a CMMS
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment
  • Support equipment changeovers, line relief, and quality checks
  • Supply machine centers with packaging and raw materials while verifying accuracy and food safety compliance
  • Reject damaged or non-conforming materials and escalate concerns
  • Maintain production, quality, and inventory documentation
  • Participate in continuous improvement, TPM, and Lean activities to improve reliability and OEE
  • Perform housekeeping and sanitation consistent with GMPs
  • Follow safety, quality, food safety, and environmental requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Ability to complete 4–6 weeks of on-the-job training by qualified peers, standard in-plant courses, and occasional off-site training
  • Ability to complete annual training from QA, Environmental, and HR departments
  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Multi-craft knowledge across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively to changing needs
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Must be able to work 3rd shift
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States; position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • On-the-job training
  • Peer mentorship
  • Clear career paths
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations during recruitment

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Hard Skills
Pouch Packaging OperationCan Packaging OperationBag Packaging OperationPreventive MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceEquipment ChangeoversQuality ChecksDocumentation AccuracyTroubleshootingSanitation Practices
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeamworkAbility To Work IndependentlyTask PrioritizationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
CMMSHigh-Speed Packaging EquipmentCasersDepalletizersPalletizers
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
GMPsFood Safety ComplianceContinuous ImprovementTPMLean ActivitiesOEEEnvironmental Requirements