Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Topeka, KS

Shift: Various

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We seek a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize advanced packaging and processing equipment at our state-of-the-art facility in Topeka, Kansas. Whether you are an experienced industrial maintenance professional or a transitioning military veteran, reservist, or National Guard member, we welcome your technical and diagnostic expertise.

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance starting on Day One.
• Financial Security:
  Competitive base salary, annual company bonus earning potential, and a highly competitive 401(k) match.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Immediately eligible for up to three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays per year, and accrued sick pay.
• Family Support:
  Paid maternity and parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional Development:
  Access to best-in‑class continuous learning from day one, including our in‑house Mars University programs.

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance on packaging equipment, processing systems, and electrical panels; document all activities in our CMMS.
• Diagnose and repair routine mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical component failures (e.g., motor starters, switches, sensors, sorting systems, palletizing robots).
• Participate on Mars Supply Excellence teams, train production operators on autonomous maintenance activities, and conduct breakdown analyses.
• Own preventative maintenance systems for assigned lines, focusing on planning, scheduling, and breakdown elimination.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to make smart business decisions and help develop line 90‑day loss‑elimination plans.
• Represent the maintenance team in daily FMOS meetings, presenting machine performance data and communicating action plans.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Technical degree, trade school certification, or 2+ years of equivalent technical maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC electrical components using multimeters, amp probes, and basic electrical testing gear.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to diagnose and repair basic pneumatic and mechanical drive systems.
• Willingly work a flexible night‑shift schedule, fast‑paced environment; interest in developing welding, basic machining, and fabrication skills.

• Associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or equivalent discipline.
• Advanced understanding of AC/DC electrical systems up to 480‑volt 3‑phase.
• Strong PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10‑50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50‑200 lbs).
• Frequent handling, gripping, bending, and stooping.
• Work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, and lean over equipment.
• Stand and work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).

Your military training in relevant specialties is a direct match to our operations. Below are key occupational specialties that align closely with our maintenance needs:

• U.S. Army:
  Allied Trade Specialist, Vehicle Repairer, Bradley System Maintainer, Artillery/Missile System Maintainer, Utilities Equipment Repairer.
• U.S. Navy:
  Machinist’s Mate, Machinery Repairman, Engineman, Electrician’s Mate, Gas Turbine Technician, Aviation Structural Mechanic.
• U.S. Air Force:
  Aerospace Propulsion Specialist, Aircraft Metals Technology, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power Production, Aerospace Ground Equipment.
• U.S. Marine Corps:
  Machinist, Ground Ordnance Vehicle Maintainer, Engineer Equipment Mechanic, Mobile Facility Technician.
• U.S. Coast Guard:
  Machinery Technician, Damage Control man.