Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley
- Maintenance Technician
- Elizabethtown, NJ

* Pay starting at $36.52- $40.58/hour (based on experience) and $2/hour shift premium

* This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

Current Shift Schedule

* 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)

Future Shift

Schedule:

* Early 2026:
Transition to fixed shifts (in process)

* Additional information will be provided 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 or equivalent

* Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or Technical degree or trade certification

* Fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic schematics

* Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills.

* Add previous manufacturing experience?

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.

* Ability to read, write and understand 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 key responsibilities?

* Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on 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 starting at $36.52- 40.58+ /hour

* Shift Differential: $2/hour

* 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