Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Nestle

. Perform preventative and predictive mechanical maintenance on factory equipment .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDavenport • Iowa • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preventative and predictive mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing factory equipment. Proficient in using various maintenance tools and test equipment while adhering to safety and sanitation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Preventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting Mechanical EquipmentRepairing Gear ReducersUsing Test EquipmentMaintenance Experience in Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Mechanical MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairing EquipmentPreventative MaintenancePredictive Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsLiftsWelding EquipmentMultimetersMegohmmeters

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingIndustrial MaintenancePlant OperationsWastewater SystemsBoiler Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform preventative and predictive mechanical maintenance on factory equipment
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment
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 systems, boiler operations, cooling towers, and general building needs
Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators
Follow plant sanitation practices and procedures
Stay informed of new technology and equipment related to plant operations
Work safely and contribute to machine reliability and process improvements across the plant

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment
Must be open to all shifts
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting pay of $40.18/hour for Class C, with potential to earn up to $46.23/hour through maintenance progression plan
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
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement Program
Employee appreciation events
Quarterly Bonus Reward
Performance-based incentives
Competitive total rewards package