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Overview

At Nestlé USA, the Industrial Services Technician 1 is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of utility systems, including boilers and associated equipment, while working in an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, start up, operate, adjust, shut down, and purge boiler and steam systems.
  • Monitor, test, and record readings for all assigned systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of boiler systems and associated equipment.
  • Respond to alarms and malfunctions calmly and take corrective action promptly.
  • Maintain accurate logs and documentation of system checks, readings, and maintenance activities.
  • Assist with basic troubleshooting and repairs; guide others on effects of complex repairs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2+ years of experience in operation, repair, and maintenance of boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, and utility systems.
  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration and electrical controls preferred.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and follow technical instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of steam and water systems preferred.
  • Basic understanding of boiler operations and safety procedures.
  • Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance

Additional Information

  • Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd available.
  • Pay: $38.00 per hour.
  • Bonus Eligibility: Yes.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
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How this job compares in Schaumburg, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $38/hr, this posting sits about 15% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois — toward the top of a $28–$40/hr middle band drawn from 241 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 66% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg, IL currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 338 other active welding openings from 202 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Schaumburg, or widen the search to Illinois.

Nestlé currently has 1 other opening live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (14), S&C Electric Company (11), and Venteon (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Downers Grove at $46/hr, Chicago at $37/hr, and Elk Grove Village at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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