Mars Incorporated
Victorville, CA, USA
Job Description: The Reliability/Maintenance Technician in pet food manufacturing is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing specialized production equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role supports the consistent production of high-quality pet food by minimizing downtime and adhering to strict food safety standards. Key Responsibilities Perform routine preventive maintenance on mixers, extruders, dryers, packaging lines, conveyors, and other pet food processing equipment. Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems specific to pet food manufacturing, including ingredient handling, blending, cooking, and packaging machinery. Utilize diagnostic tools, meters, and software to analyze system performance and pinpoint issues affecting product quality or production efficiency. Interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC programs to assist in...