The Maintenance Technician’s role is to provide on the production floor leadership to build Progressive Maintenance (PM) capability (breakdown elimination) and technical support for delivering the team’s operational targets such as safety, quality and efficiency results.  This role must proactively identify and action risks to safety, food safety, quality and production losses. Maintenance Technicians must also lead and coach root cause problem solving with the other technicians on their team, effectively communicate priorities and escalate issues within their area and across shifts. 

Maintenance Technicians have thorough understanding and mastery of Manufacturing Reliability Fundamentals such as Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and the Factory Mars Operating System (FMOS/Daily Direction Setting DDS).  This role will support the development and execution of Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL), Center Line (CL) and Defect Management for their assigned area.  The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining standard running conditions of operating equipment in their area plus the repair or replacement of failed components, the ability to troubleshoot unknown equipment issues and recommend adjustments to center line operational output of equipment. 

What are we looking for?

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Facility maintenance
• Good overall knowledge of plant flow, operation and utilities
• Excellent knowledge of hand tool application, operation and repair.  Basic ability to operate machine tools
• Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic
• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and CMMS programs and procedures
• Proficient in basic mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good basic math, reading and writing skills
• Basic knowledge of personal computers
• Good problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills, to access relevant information about equipment and provide clear information about equipment condition and status.  This would include any unscheduled downtime of equipment that hampers achieving the production schedule goals.
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
• 1 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline  
• Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC  

What will be your key responsibilities?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze condition, troubleshoot failures, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on production equipment, building and utilities and all associated equipment.
• Must observe proper Lockout/Tagout and all safety procedures as required
• Respond to any immediate associate safety issues per work order system.
• Initiate, plan and coordinate work performed by other associates, contractors and /or self. (unplanned, planned, changeovers etc.)
• Prioritize and manage work assigned to ensure immediate response to emergencies, diagnose faults quickly and make immediate repairs.
• Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment in packaging and processing departments
• Ensure all work-orders are complete and accurate, including planned and unplanned assignments.
• Maintain and improve electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to improve customer service levels.
• Follow regular checks and follow preventative maintenance schedules, assessing condition and ensuring compliance with prescribed schedules.

 Other Responsibilities:    

• Work as a team member within the maintenance department to improve the total reliability of the plant
• Understand maintenance principles and develop self and department work practices to promote a proactive environment
• Understand and utilize drawings, diagrams and equipment manufactures instructions
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, motor circuits, single and three phase electrical systems.
• Other similar duties as assigned by manager.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.