Electrical & Automation Technician

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee Mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

We are hiring an E&A Technician at Nestlé’s Medford manufacturing facility who will directly contribute to the production of household pizza brands known and loved by American families. $5,000 sign on bonus and/or Relocation Assistance is available.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

• Schedule: 2nd Shift: 2PM to 10PM (OT as needed); 3rd Shift: 10PM to 6AM (OT as needed). These are not traditional Monday‑Friday shifts – it's a moving schedule. You must have availability on the weekends and your days off are in RED on the image below.
• Starting hourly pay of $34.05/hr
• $1.50/hr 2nd shift differential
• Quarterly Incentives
• Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment
• Three weeks of paid time off in your first year and 11 paid holidays

• Electrical skills on the following technologies: PLCs (Pico, Mico, Compact Logix, SLC
  500, Control Logix, Guard Logix and PLC‑5), Servo’s (Ultra, Kinetix), Networks (Ethernet /IP, Sercos, DH‑485, DH+ and Remote I/O), Safety devices (Guard I/O, Safety relays), Drives (160, 1305, 1336, PF4, PF40, PF70), Software (Linx, Drive Executive, RSLogix5, RSLogix
  500, RSLogix
  5000, Panel Builder
  32, Factory Talk View, Asset Centre, BOOTP‑DHCP Server, RSNetworx), and Computer Skills including familiarity with Electrical Software, Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP, and SharePoint.
• Acquire and maintain calibration training; calibrate flow meters, RTDs, thermocouples, pressure sensors, scales, etc.; document calibration results; assist with outside resources performing calibration.
• Use electrical testing devices to connect, set‑up, and perform testing to troubleshoot plant issues:
  Multimeters (AC/DC voltage and amperage, milliamp, millivolt, OHM’s, frequency and min/max readings), Oscilloscope (AC/DC voltage and amperage, milliamp, millivolt, OHM’s, frequency and min/max readings), Power Logger (AC connections), IR Camera; use Calibration equipment (Calibration tester, dry blocks, etc.).
• Daily checklist (start‑up Electrical); update prints to reflect wiring changes; create and improve PMs; participate in yearly plant shutdowns on the main electrical distribution systems; perform rebuilds of contractors; remove and install equipment; maintain close working relationships with equipment operators and line team leaders; abide by all plant rules/policies including safety, GMP regulations, and perform good housekeeping practices.
• Work with other maintenance techs to increase their electrical skills; work in a team‑based environment with all departments.

• Associate degree in an Industrial Electrical technical field such as Automation Systems Technology or Electrical Industrial or E&I Journeyman is preferred.

• Highly skilled electrical troubleshooting of PLCs, servo’s, and safety relays for bad components or faulty wiring.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interpret and comprehend technical literature and print documentation (European, American, Italian).
• Working knowledge of switchboards, McC’s, panel boards, control cabinets.
• Utilize a computer (laptop/desktop) to troubleshoot and repair faulty networked components.
• Obtaining and maintaining a Wisconsin state electrical license and continuing education may be required.
• Obtaining calibration training and maintaining certification may be required.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected 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.

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