Job Description:

The Maintenance System Technician maintains equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, implements continual improvement, is a resource to support new system installations, and shares his/her knowledge with the rest of the organization.

What are we looking for?

• Two years of college or equivalent in the maintenance-related area plus five years of industrial maintenance experience, required.


• Broad overall knowledge of plant flow, operation, and utilities

  Good theoretical knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot low and high voltage - D.C., low and high voltage - single and 3 phase A.C. circuits, and all related equipment both power and logic

  
  


• Ability to engineer small projects in all fields of maintenance


• Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and equipment and hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems


• Ability to design and fabricate using materials such as sheet and structural metals both ferrous and non-ferrous, plastics, etc


• Basic ability to operate machine tools


• Skills in pipe fitting, plumbing, HVAC, boiler and utilities operation and maintenance


• Knowledge of machine design and strengths of materials


• Knowledge and skills in safe rigging techniques


• Good operating skills in equipment such as fork trucks, personnel lifts, etc.


• Excellent knowledge of hand tool application, operation, and repair


• Good knowledge of GMPs and clean design methods


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


• Ability to work long hours (including 12-hour rotating shifts) under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high, and /or confined spaces and have full mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs and do repetitive bending and twisting


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to train other associates

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Analyze the condition of, troubleshoot failures of, repair, and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on production equipment (packaging and processing), building and utilities, and all associated equipment.


• Initiate, engineer, plan, and coordinate work performed by other associates, contractors, and/or self.


• Prioritize and manage work in his/her area by working with the Lead and Planner/Scheduler.


• Will actively address food safety and quality concerns.


• Institute and carry out incremental improvements in time-saving, cost-saving, and safety areas.


• Support DOM/JTM along with Shift Technicians and after-hours calls.


• Maintain specialty parts inventory


• Interact with other associates to improve systems and methods.


• Source new and improved equipment, parts, services, and methods.


• Participate in action circles and focus groups as appropriate.


• Contract with outside services as needed.


• Other similar duties as assigned.


• Working with Lead and Planner/Scheduler is a must to ensure work orders are planned and executed promptly.

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.

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.