Electromechanical Technician

POSITION SUMMARY
Location: Avanca, Portugal
Typology: Full-time
Education: Specialized technical training (Level 5 CET)
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in similar roles

THE OPPORTUNITY
Working at Nestlé means you will be joining the largest food and beverage multinational in the world. Our purpose is "Unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come".
To join the Technical Services team at the Nestlé Factory in Avanca, we are looking for an Electromechanical Technician. Your main mission will be to maintain and optimize the operation of industrial equipment used in the factory's production, achieving unplanned and planned downtime targets, and ensuring compliance with all involved standards.

Join this team and come to know Nestlé!

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Perform periodic inspections on industrial equipment, identify potential problems, wear, or failures, and execute preventive actions to avoid unplanned production downtime;
• Diagnose problems in industrial equipment and perform repair work or replacement of defective or damaged mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic components;
• Participate in the installation and assembly of new industrial equipment, ensuring that they are correctly integrated into the existing system and function according to technical specifications;
• Perform adjustments and calibrations on industrial equipment to ensure they are operating within the appropriate parameters and provide accurate results;
• Use electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals to assist in identifying and solving problems in industrial equipment;
• Work in collaboration with other team members, such as engineers, technicians, and operators, to ensure the efficient operation of industrial equipment and compliance with safety and quality standards;
• Ensure and participate in the implementation of Nestlé's continuous improvement and TPM methodologies;
• Prepare reports related to maintenance activities;
• Other activities related to the role.

• Secondary level academic education (completed 12th grade) and/or specialized technical education (Level 5 CET) in Mechanics, Mechatronics, or similar;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles in an industrial context (experience in the food industry is valued);
• Availability to work in rotating shifts under a continuous working regime (mandatory);
• Solid knowledge of industrial maintenance, equipment repair, control systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, and/or electronics;
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting diagrams and technical manuals;
• Knowledge of TPM and continuous improvement methodologies;
• User-level knowledge of Office tools and SAP/AMM (preferred);
• Basic knowledge of English;
• A high sense of responsibility and professional ethics;
• Resilience and problem-solving skills;
• Communication and teamwork skills;
• Autonomy, adaptability, and proactivity.

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