Maintenance Electrical Technician

Maintenance Electrical Technician

Ferrero is a family‑owned company with iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. Represented in more than 50 countries, our products are sold in more than 170 places worldwide. With 38,767 dedicated employees, we celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. Our diversity of talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Location: Augusta, GA

As a key member of the manufacturing organization, you will partner with Operations, Quality Food Safety and Environmental Health & Safety personnel. You will be a passionate team player who loves solving problems and is eager to help shape a strong future for our company and your career.

Pay scale range: $43.17/hr - $46.58/hr

• Perform basic preventive maintenance and PLC work on all equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, controls and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustments, repairs or programming.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Comply with all OSHA Safety and Food and Health Safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to ensure minimal downtime.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical subjects verbally and in writing to co‑workers and vendors.
• Lift up to 50 lb occasionally; sit, stand, walk and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two to three years of experience in an industrial plant environment as an Electrical Technician.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and related software to record work orders and PMs.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge and PLC experience.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic or hydraulic systems.

• Associate’s Degree in a technical field or closely related discipline.
• General electrical experience with a related technical degree.

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do, and we expect you to be customer focused and product centric as we craft brilliant results for consumers worldwide.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Manufacturing