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Mars · Onsite · USA-Utah-Salt Lake City

Job Description:

We’re excited to introduce this new role and can’t wait for your help in shaping it! This position will bring our production team closer to developing mechanical expertise, helping us better understand how production can support both preventative and basic maintenance effectively

About the Role
Technical Operators are equipment experts who support production by ensuring efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot and repair process and packaging equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and partner with production teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you want to know 

- Schedule we operate 12 hour shifts that rotate both days and nights - we are currently looking for individuals to join both shifts

- Pay: Hourly pay at $29 per hour (plus differential for night shift) 

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment in pneumatics, hydraulics, automation, machining, and mechanical systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) and support equipment setups and changeovers.
  • Train operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and support TPM activities, including breakdown analysis.
  • Document work orders using SAP Plant Maintenance.
  • Communicate effectively with operators, peers, supervisors, and leadership.
  • Follow all safety and GMP standards, including LOTO and Confined Space procedures.
  • Assess equipment reliability and perform routine adjustments and repairs.
  • Maintain accurate records of quality checks, production numbers, and waste performance.

What We’re Looking For

  • Solid technical troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.
  • Flexibility to work varied schedules based on production needs.
  • Physical ability to lift/push/pull (10–200 lbs.), work at heights, and stand for long shifts.
  • Willingness to learn and build technical skills.

Minimum Requirements

  • Required skills and knowledge necessary for all level of Operators within our Facility 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Associate Degree in a technical field with 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing, or 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience preferred 

 

The Good Stuff – Benefits
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
  • 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
  • Paid vacation 
  • Paid time off 
  • Holiday pay (11 days)
  • Paid short-term disability
  • Paid life insurance
  • Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
  • Wellness Benefits and Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program

 

 

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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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