Starting Pay: $34 per hour and up (based on experience) plus an additional $2 shift premium

This role will provide a $2,500 Sign on bonus.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

The Maintenance Technicians are multi-skilled system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. The Technicians must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of a maintenance area team which is directly responsible for the efficient maintenance of a group of assets to a baseline state.  This includes: troubleshooting, repair and maintain specific machinery in the assigned area.  This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives. 

What are we looking for?

• Industrial Maintenance, Journeyman, or vocational schooling preferred.  Must demonstrate experience with mechanical-electrical skills 

• Some previous experience in a manufacturing environment. 

• Lifting 25 lbs.   

• Possess basic computer skills, knowledge of simple programs such as Excel and Word. 

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.   

• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level. 

• Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting. 

• Capable of troubleshooting, repairing and overhauling equipment within close tolerances. 

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process & packaging equipment. 

• Understand and implement calibration on defined equipment within area ownership. 

• Support Operations in equipment setup, changeover and training of operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities. 

• Understands maintenance scheduling, planning, and inventory management. 

• Area owner for maintenance activities answering line calls for reactive maintenance on their shift. 

• Performing work orders as part of the planned schedule of Mx tasks and executing to those plans with proper close out of work orders 

• Performing work orders as part of reactive line calls and closure of work orders. 

• Effectively communicate with Operators, Peers, Supervisors and all levels of management on a daily basis. 

• Provide enthusiastic support where needed and complete other duties as assigned by Team Leader.  

• Peer to peer shift handoffs demonstrating a reliable member of the team, punctual attendance is required. 

• Adheres to all Mars safety & quality policies: GMP, Hygiene, LOTO, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Electrical Worker Safety, Workplace Transport. 

• Able to operate a forklift.   

• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems using Computerized Maintenance Management System.       

• Capable skills in basic hand tools and certain shop equipment 

• Knowledge of and understanding to read and interpret – mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and process & instrumentation diagrams.

• Shows up with a “total ownership” mindset.  Be willing to learn and engage in other functional groups to support them and your development. 

• Needs to show organization and proper care of assigned tools & tool boxes. 

• Demonstrated ability for communication, verbally and written, along with good listening and organizing skills.  

• Shows initiative in self and team development, is reliable, uses time wisely and is willing to accept change. 

• Assist in training of equipment and SOP standards documentation.

• Work as part of the CVS team to ensure equipment and processes perform as designed.

• Creation of preventative maintenance documents and schedules for equipment in areas as assigned.

• Review spare parts and support in the sourcing of critical spares

• Assist in the creation of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for all equipment in areas as assigned.

Ready to join our team? Apply today and become part of an exciting period of growth as Mars Petcare expands operations with a new production line at our Lewisburg, Ohio facility.

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.

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