Job Purpose/Overview

The Shift Maintenance Technician maintains equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, implements continuous improvement and supports new system installations, production strategies and plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze condition, troubleshoot failures, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on production equipment, building and utilities and all associated equipment.
• Prioritize and manage work assigned to ensure immediate response to emergencies, diagnose faults quickly and make immediate repairs.
• Be a lead in technical troubleshooting the process, mechanical and electrical (power and interlock) issues which prevent meeting the shift or weekly schedules.
• Train operators/technicians on operational set-up issues.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, motor circuits, single and three phase electrical systems.
• Work as a team member within the maintenance department to improve the total reliability of the plant.
• Must observe proper Lockout/Tagout and all safety procedures as required.
• Understand and utilize drawings, diagrams and equipment manufactures instructions.

Context and Scope

This role works in conjunction with the Operations Shift Managers and Leads, the Maintenance Leads and the Planner Scheduler to adjust to the critical reliability needs of the factory.  Technicians are responsible for setting priority when faced with multiple upset conditions and maintaining Production process flow.  Technicians will support equipment Operators in troubleshooting, repairing and setting up equipment as needed.  They play a key role in completing Break Down Analysis (BDA) when working with all these groups/associates.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Understanding of Plant Flow, Operations and Utilities.
• Theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic.
• Proficient in basic mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers.
• Good basic math, reading and writing skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge / Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating and maintaining a variety of machines including Packaging, Palletizing, Extruding and Conveying systems.
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline.
• Working Knowledge of Food Safety, GMP's, GHP's, HACCP and TPM/MCE continuous improvement processes.

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®, 5â„¢, 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 Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

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