Key Responsibilities 

• Responsible for area consisting of multiple systems.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on existing production equipment in areas of responsibility to restore machinery, building, and utilities to proper functionality.
• Follow safety/LOTO procedures.
• Communicate to the oncoming shift Lead Maintenance Technicians, as well as other Reliability Technicians any issues or ongoing problems with the PM’d equipment.
• Write Corrective work orders on those discrepancies discovered as part of the PM.   
• Complete and close planned work orders and PM’s in a timely manner.
• Complete daily, weekly and bi-weekly PM and/or Planned work orders in primary area of responsibility.
• Identify area improvement opportunities and enter planned work orders
• Work with the Lead Maintenance Technicians and the Engineers to make ongoing system improvements.
• Maintain an open and professional line of communication with other associates and the management team.
• Work with the shift leads on any logic programming changes that need to be made to restore the proper functioning of equipment.
• Maintain the shared equipment in the Maintenance shop.
• Assist in routine shutdowns and start-ups around common down days.
• Resource during project installation.
• Assist in system start-ups.
• Train operators on operational set-up issues.
• Demonstrate a food safety quality culture in actions, words and spirit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Education Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years industrial maintenance experience
• Must be proficient in the use of industrial mechanics, electricians, instrumentation and controls, rigging/millwork tools
• Injection molding or machining experience strongly preferred

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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