Title: Maintenance Technician

What do we Manufacture?

Two of your favorite Petcare brands: Iams and Pedigree.

Required Shift:

The shift is 12 hours and will rotate weekly.

When on nights, shift will be Monday - Wednesday, 6pm-6:30 am. When on days, shift will be Monday - Thursday 6am-6:30 pm.

Job Purpose: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and performing mechanical repairs on all assigned equipment, including basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems at the component level (e.g., packaging, conveying, processing or facilities equipment, etc.).

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment

• Basic Computer skills required (e.g., Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.

• Required to participate in a stringent onboarding and training program within the first 7 weeks of employment (no vacation time will be approved during this time)

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs.)

• Frequent bending, stooping, handling and gripping.

• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces.

• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Technical Degree

• 4 years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment

• Possess a fundamental understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical schematics/drawings.

• Understand TPM Theory and Concepts

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, failed components, and centerline adjustments.

• Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and support operations with equipment set up and changeover.

• Document Work Orders (WOs) and PMs using computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for Plant maintenance functions.

• Some fabrication and/or machinist work; trained as required.

• Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Teams, train operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AMs) activities and participate in Breakdown Analysis/Elimination efforts.

• Adheres to Maintenance and Repair costs while follow Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Assists Operations with Anomaly Handling

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience.

• Shift differential

• OT potential

• Annual bonus pay out

• Annual merit increases

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!

• Up to 6% 401K match

• Vacation time

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short/Long Term disability

• Parental leave

What will be the Interview Process?

• Application> resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> Interview team decision

Training & Onboarding:

• 3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)

• Comprehensive training program (Flexible between Day & Night Shift)

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.