Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician role maintains equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, implements continuous improvement, supports new system installations, production strategies, and plant reliability.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience in Facility maintenance preferred

• Good overall knowledge of plant flow, operation and utilities

• Excellent knowledge of hand tool application, operation and repair. Basic ability to operate machine tools

• Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic

• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Material Management Systems and procedures

• Proficient in basic mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision

• High School Diploma/ GED or 2 years of manufacturing experience in lieu of education

• Good basic math, reading, and writing skills

• Basic knowledge of computers

• Good problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills

• Good communication skills, to access relevant information about equipment and provide clear information about equipment condition and status. This would include any unscheduled downtime of equipment that hampers achieving the production schedule goals.

• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of working at elevated heights.

• Vision correctable to 20/20.

• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.

• Standing on a concrete floor

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt, and chemicals

• Able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines

• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, technical, and/or trade discipline

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Working knowledge of food safety.

• Analyze condition, troubleshoot failures, repair, and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on production equipment, building and utilities and all associated equipment.

• Must observe proper Lockout/Tagout and all safety procedures as required

• Respond to any immediate associate safety issues per work order system.

• Initiate, plan and coordinate work performed by other associates, contractors and /or self. (Unplanned, planned, changeovers etc.)

• Prioritize and manage work assigned to ensure immediate response to emergencies, diagnose faults quickly and make immediate repairs.

• Be a lead in technical troubleshooting the process, mechanical and electrical (power and interlock) issues which prevent meeting the shift or weekly schedules.

• Train operators/technicians on operational set-up issues

• Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment

• Ensure all work-orders are complete and accurate, including planned and unplanned assignments.

• Maintain and improve electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to improve customer service levels.

• Follow regular checks and follow preventative maintenance schedules, assessing condition and ensuring compliance with prescribed schedules.

• Work as a team member within the maintenance department to improve the total reliability of the plant

• Understand maintenance principles and develop self and department work practices to promote a proactive environment

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.