Journeyman Maintenance Technician (Class A multi-craft)

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, Nestlé Purina has been enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them for over 130 years. Located just outside Atlanta, our Fairburn factory is one of the largest pet food manufacturing facilities in the Nestlé Purina network. We proudly produce some of the most trusted brands in pet care while fostering a culture built on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and development.

As a Journeyman Maintenance Technician (Class A multi-craft), your role in the bigger picture is to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of highly automated manufacturing equipment. This advanced multi-craft position requires expertise across electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding disciplines. You will troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve complex production systems while serving as a technical resource and mentor to other maintenance team members.

If you're ready to apply your advanced maintenance expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, join our Purina Family and help us shape What's Next.

Responsibilities

Ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of highly automated manufacturing equipment; Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment; Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled systems, operator interfaces, motor controls, VFDs, and process control equipment; Read, interpret, and modify PLC ladder logic to improve equipment performance and reliability; Troubleshoot and maintain three-phase motors, power distribution equipment, switchgear, control panels, and electrical systems; Perform mechanical repairs on bearings, gearboxes, drive systems, conveyors, and other production equipment; Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, conduit, control wiring, and motors while supporting hydraulic and pneumatic systems; Utilize welding, fabrication, machining, and hand tools to complete equipment repairs and modifications; Adhere to all safety, preventative maintenance, documentation, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements while mentoring and supporting other maintenance technicians.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Minimum 5 years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; Expertise across electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding disciplines; Journeyman-level maintenance skills demonstrated through one or more of the following: Industrial Technology Associate Degree, completed apprenticeship program (verifiable journeyman's card), or technical certification (Federal/State/City/Municipality industrial certification or license, Union Hall industrial certification or license, Professional Organization industrial license or School or Military industrial certification); Must be open to work all shifts.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay; 12 company holidays; 2 floating holidays; Fully company funded pension; 401k match; Shift differential eligibility; Daily and weekly potential overtime pay; Up to 6% quarterly bonus; Full health benefits; Paid time off; Excellent maternity/paternity leave; Performance-based incentives; Competitive total rewards package