A Maintenance Technician will…

Troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs on all assigned equipment, to include basic hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drive systems at the component level (e.g., packaging, conveying, processing or facilities equipment, etc...).  Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PMs) and support Operations with setting up equipment and changeover. Troubleshoot and repair equipment.  Secondary tasks may include the repair or replacement of failed components, the ability to troubleshoot unknown equipment issues and make centerline adjustments to assigned equipment.

Document Work Orders (WOs) and PMs using the computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for Plant maintenance functions.  There may also be an occasional need for some fabrication and/or machinist work; trained as required.

Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Teams, train operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AMs) activities and participate in Breakdown Analysis/Elimination efforts.

We have immediate openings for Maintenance Technicians at our Mars Wrigley (MW) site in Flowery Branch, GA (45 min north of Atlanta) on 12 Hour Night shift.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in manufacturing environment
• Basic Computer skills required (e.g., Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Capable of operating assigned equipment, once trained

Preferred:

• Associate or Technical degree
• Possess fundamental understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical schematics/drawings
• Work in confined spaces, as required, and adhere to regulations and policies
• Perform “Hot Work” as necessary to include grinding; trained as required
• Successfully complete basic First Aid and CPR
• Understand TPM Theory and Concepts
• Understand/adhere to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Working From Heights and all other plant Safety/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Adheres to Maintenance and Repair costs

• Follow Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Complete PMs for assigned equipment
• Breakdown Analysis / Elimination
• Expected to achieve high level of competency on assigned equipment
• Assists Operations with Anomaly Handling
• Participate in Peer-to-Peer and Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings with Operations

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

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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