Maintenance Electrician

Nestlé Purina Pet Care seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support our manufacturing operations. In this on-site role, you'll install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems, motors, PLCs, and controls to keep high-speed production lines running safely and efficiently. You'll perform preventive maintenance, interpret electrical schematics, and partner with production and engineering teams to boost reliability. At Purina, you'll join a safety-focused, pet-centric, and collaborative culture with strong development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plant electrical systems, motors, and controls to support production.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control circuits, and automated equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive electrical maintenance using CMMS tools.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Follow Nestlé Purina and OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and NFPA 70
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• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Support equipment upgrades, new installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Document work performed, parts used, and findings in maintenance systems.

Required Skills

• Industrial electrical systems
• PLC troubleshooting
• Motor controls and drives
• Reading electrical schematics
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Allen-Bradley or similar controls
• Lockout/Tagout safety procedures
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Test instruments (multimeter, megger)
• CMMS maintenance software