Job Description: Mars Snacking - Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA - Pay : Based on experience between $36.52- $40.58/hourand $1.50/hour shift premium
- This site manufactures Dove Chocolate
Current
Shift Schedule - 4-Shift Rotation: Rotates between:
- 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
- 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- 1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Weekday Shifts: 8-hour shifts (Monday-Friday)
- Weekend Shifts: 12-hour shifts (off every other weekend)
Future
Shift Schedule (2027) : - Transition to 12-hour day or night fixed shifts (more will be discussed during the interview process)
Description of Role: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment in a fast-paced, high-production environment while effectively prioritizing multiple mechanical, electrical, and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and servicing advanced pneumatic systems, basic hydraulic systems, AC/DC electrical systems, automation (PLC and instrumentation), machining, and mechanical systems across all process and packaging equipment.
What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma , GED or equivalent education
- 2 + years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or technical degree or trade certification
- Fundamental understand ing of electrical systems and troubleshooting
- Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
- Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills
- Proficient in computer software's including MS Office and email
Physical Requirements:
- Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs ) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs )
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
- Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification
- Previous food manufacturing experience
- Fabrication and welding experience
- PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills
What will be your K ey R esponsibilities? - Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem- solving process and packaging equipment.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment with precision, maintaining close tolerances.
- Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance ( PdM ) on process and packaging equipment
- Support Operations with equipment setup, changeovers, and training operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
- Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).
- Actively engage in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles by participating in Pillar Teams and training fellow Technicians and Operators in AM activities, including conducting Breakdown Analysis (BDA).
- Comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, Confined Space protocols, and all Plant Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure machinery uptime and workplace safety.
- Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned
Total Rewards - Starting Pay: Based on experience between $36.52- 40.58 /hour
- Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
- Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
- Benefits Starting Day One:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Relocation will not be offered for this role
Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility
What can you expect from Mars? - Work with 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.