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About this Maintenance Technician (5k Sign On Bonus) role at Mars

Mars · Onsite · USA-Pennsylvania-Elizabethtown

Job Description:

Mars Snacking- Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA 

  • Pay: Based on experience between $36.52- $40.58/hour and $1.50/hour shift premium 

  • Sign On Bonus: $5K 

  • 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 (2027): 

  • Transition to 12-hour day or night fixed shifts (more will be discussed 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, GED or equivalent education  

  • 2+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/ortechnical degree or trade certification 

  • Fundamental understanding 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 

 

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. 

 

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 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 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 

 

Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility 

 

What can you expect from Mars? 

  • 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. 

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $80,184/yrabove the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$43,680 median $58,240 $79,743

Typical range $49,920–$69,511/yr, from 3,131 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action e

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