Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Mars Snacking - Maintenance Technician
- Elizabethtown, PA

• Pay :Based on experience between $36.52- $40.58/hourand $1.50/hour shift premium
• Sign On Bonus :$5K
• This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

• 4-Shift Rotation :Rotates between:
• 4th Shift: Week Off
• 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)

Transition to 12-hour day or night fixed shifts (more will be discussed during the interview process)

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.

• 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

• 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.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification
• Previous food manufacturing experience
• Fabrication and welding experience
• PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

• 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

• Starting Pay :Based on experience between $36.52- 40.58 /hour
• Shift Differential :$1.50/hour
• Sign on Bonus :$5K
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• 18 weeks parental leave
• Relocation will not be offered for this role

This is a peanut FREE facility

• 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.