Lead Maintenance Technician

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

This position will work 3rd shift: 11pm-7:30am, Sunday - Thursday.

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, the Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the supervisor on a daily basis, and aiding in the transformation from a reactive maintenance model to Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM). Also, responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

Responsibilities

• Manages the department in the absence of the supervisor and/or manager
• Able to troubleshoot, assess and repair most manufacturing/facilities issues in a timely manner without supervision
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics
• Ability to operate machinery such as lathes, mills, drill presses and all power and hand tools
• Ability to instruct lower grade mechanics
• Basic to advance knowledge of electrical circuits and PLC's
• Assists in training other Associates
• Complies with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance
• Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and cGMPs guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience with HVAC, electrical work, boilers, and compressors
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and TPM (total preventive maintenance)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must have experience working in and around mechanical equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or packaging environment
• High level of organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed

Requisition ID345262

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