What We Are Looking For:

The Shift Mechanic role 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.

Every associate at Mars has the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

· Working knowledge of food safety.

· 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.

· 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 functional knowledge of all equipment in packaging department

· 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

· Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

· Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.

· 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

· Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust

dirt and chemicals

· Able to work with minimal supervision

Internal Candidates:

· Most recent Performance appraisal with a minimum of “Meets” expectations and not more

than 1 one year old.

· No active disciplinary notices.

· Acceptable attendance (less than 5 incidents and no discipline above an Initial Warning).

Minimum Qualifications:

· Several years of experience in Facility maintenance preferred

· OR minimum 12 months completed in Maintenance Shift Mechanic Trainee position.

· 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 Material Management Systems 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

· Team player

· Action oriented

· Problem solving abilities

· Strong communication skills

· Continuous self development

Preferred Qualifications:

· 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines

· 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline

· Knowledge of inventory control principles

· Working Knowledge of food safety

Company-paid relocation is not available for this position.

As a privately held, family-owned company, Mars Petcare North America offers benefits which reflect

our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive

health and dental care coverage, a retirement plan, a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled

career advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits.

If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where the pace is fast, the

environment is built around the importance of open communication, and where employees are called

"associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you.

We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of

race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. Mars Petcare North

America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.