Maintenance Technician - Elizabethtown - MARS Inc

**Company: **Mars Wrigley - Elizabethtown, PA

**Position: **Maintenance Tech - Reliability/Maintenance

**Pay: **Based on experience starting at $35.05

Additional Pay & Benefit Information Below

What do we manufacture?

Dove Chocolate

Required Shift:

Day shift role – with some weekends as needed

Job Purpose:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible to properly maintain and repair equipment in a fast paced, high production work environment, while prioritizing multiple mechanical/electrical and administrative tasks. These include troubleshooting various competencies: Advanced Pneumatic, Basic Hydraulic, AC/DC Electrical Systems, Automation (PLC and Instrumentation), Automation, Machining, and Mechanical Systems on all Process and Packaging Equipment.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical Degree/Trade Certification **AND/OR

** 4+ years work experience related to industrial maintenance.

• Predictive maintenance experience

• Preventative maintenance experience

• Ability to bring a strong overhaul skillset to the daylight maintenance team

• Possess a fundamental understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Schematics and/or Mechanical Drawings in order to solve problems with equipment

• Willingness to develop required technical skills

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
• Ability to read, write and understand English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology

• Technical/ Trade Certification in: Welding, Advanced Machinist Skills, fabrication and blueprint interpretation

• Possess an advanced understanding of AC/DC Electrical (up to 480VAC 3 Phase), Hydraulic and Pneumatic Schematics and Mechanical Drawings in order to solve problems

• Possess PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

• Machining background or controls background

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Capable of troubleshooting, repairing and overhauling equipment within close tolerances.

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process & packaging equipment.

• Own and drive an element of PdM program

• Drive PM compliance

• Work independently and in team environment to drive root cause.

• Support Operations in equipment setup, changeover and training of operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.

• Document Work Orders (WO) using Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).

• Demonstrate Engagement in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Theory and Concepts through participation in Pillar Teams, training fellow Technicians/Operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities to include conducting Breakdown Analysis (BDA’s).

• Understand and adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) Procedures, Confined Space Procedures and all other Plant Safety/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements related to supporting machinery uptime.

Pay:

• Starting pay based on experience: $35.05+ per hour
• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

Total Rewards:

• Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package.

• To be respected and valued.

• The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.

• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

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.