What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Mars?
Job Description:
Position Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving process and packaging equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on electrical troubleshooting capability, including both DC systems and AC power systems up to 480V 3-phase.
Technicians are expected to operate with minimal supervision, prioritize uptime, and execute work safely while supporting continuous improvement and operational reliability.
Shift
7 day rotation Mids/Aft/Days
Key Responsibilities
Sensors, relays, and motor controls
VFDs, starters, and power distribution
480V 3-phase systems (safe troubleshooting and verification)
Position Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving process and packaging equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on electrical troubleshooting capability, including both DC systems and AC power systems up to 480V 3-phase.
Technicians are expected to operate with minimal supervision, prioritize uptime, and execute work safely while supporting continuous improvement and operational reliability.
Shift
7 day rotation Mids/Aft/Days
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues on process and packaging equipment.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting on AC/DC systems, including:
Sensors, relays, and motor controls
VFDs, starters, and power distribution
480V 3-phase systems (safe troubleshooting and verification)
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and mechanical drawings.
- Execute Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities with high precision and ownership.
- Support equipment startups, and operational troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Partner with Operations to stabilize equipment and train operators in basic autonomous maintenance tasks.
- Identify root causes of failures and participate in breakdown analysis (BDA) and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed using CMMS (SAP Plant Maintenance or equivalent).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Mechanical systems (drives, conveyors, bearings, alignment, etc.)
- Pneumatics and basic hydraulics
- Electrical systems (AC/DC troubleshooting up to 480V)
- PLC troubleshooting (I/O level, fault identification, basic logic understanding)
- Instrumentation and sensors
- Basic machining and fabrication (preferred)
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Proven experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of electrical systems including 24VDC controls and 480VAC 3-phase power
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as a team
- Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field
- Technical certifications (electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation)
- Experience with PLC systems and industrial automation
- Experience with high-speed packaging equipment
- Welding, fabrication, or machining experience
- Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Compliance with confined space, electrical safety, and GMP standards
- Commitment to safe work practices in all tasks
- Strong troubleshooting mindset with urgency around uptime
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication across operators, peers, and leadership
- Ownership mentality—fix it right, not twice
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Structured development and training opportunities
- A team-driven environment focused on reliability and continuous improvement