POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shift Maintenance Technician is assigned to a rotating based team to ensure all production equipment and facilities are operating in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, implements continuous improvement, and supports new system installations, production strategies, and plant reliability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

·         Analyze condition, troubleshoot failures, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on production equipment, building and utilities and all associated equipment and report any issues to the area system techs. 

·         Initiate, plan and coordinate work performed by other associates, contractors and/or self. (Unplanned, planned, changeover, etc.)

·         Prioritize and manage work assigned to implement immediate repairs.  Ensure permanent repairs are completed within 14 days and all information has been communicated on root cause of failure.
Be a lead in technical troubleshooting the process, mechanical and electrical (power     and interlocks) issues which prevent meeting the shift or weekly schedules.

·         Train shift associates on proper set up, change-over and operation of equipment.

·         Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using Man Machine Interface and PLC logic.

·         Ensure all work orders, and log information is complete and accurate in a timely manner.

·         Complete planned work as assigned.

·         Work on maintaining and improving electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to improve customer service levels.

·         Will actively address food safety and quality concerns.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Assist the shift manager in all duties to meet shift and weekly schedule.    

·         Participate in action circles and focus groups as appropriate.

·         Be proactive to prevent issues from arising, which jeopardize the schedule.

·         Work as a team member within the maintenance department to improve the total reliability of the plant.     

·         Be a customer service agent for the Technical department (Site Technical and Safety Manager), meeting Operations (Production Manager) needs.

·         Understand “Maintenance Excellence” and “MSE” principles and develop self and departmental work practices to promote a proactive environment.

·         Other similar duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

·         Good overall knowledge of plant flow, operation and utilities

·         Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC
single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic

·         Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, 
equipment and hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems

·         Ability to design and fabricate using materials such as sheet and structural metals both ferrous and non-ferrous, plastics, etc.

·         Basic ability to operate machine tools

·         Skills in pipe fitting, plumbing, HVAC, boiler and utilities operation and maintenance

·         Knowledge in machine design and strengths of materials

·         Knowledge and skills in safe rigging techniques

·         Skilled with the operation of equipment such as fork trucks, personnel lifts, etc.

·         Excellent knowledge of hand tool application, operation and repair

·         Good knowledge of GMP's and clean design methods

·         Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision

·         Ability to work long hours (including 12 hour rotating shifts) under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high and /or confined spaces and have full mobility with ability to climb ladders and stairs and do repetitive bending and twisting

·         Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

·         Ability to train other associates

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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.