Maintenance Technician - Pitman Nights ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Maintenance Technician

The purpose of a Maintenance Technician is to maintain conditions of operating equipment. Repair or replacement of failed components, the ability to troubleshoot unknown issues with equipment, and make adjustments to centerline operational output of assigned equipment.

Perform mechanical and electrical P.M.s on various manufacturing and packaging equipment and electrical panels. Document WO's/PM using a computerized maintenance management system.

Troubleshooting and repairing routine electrical and mechanical problems on assigned equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and supporting Operations in equipment setup and changeover.

Participate in MSE teams, train operators in AM activities, and conduct Breakdown Analysis.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualification

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology.

Knowledge/Experience

• Technical degree/trade certification or 2 years or equivalent manufacturing technician experience required.
• Successful completion of Mars Apprenticeship Program or Co-op.

• Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot ac/dc electrical components including motor starters, switches and sensors found on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic pneumatic and mechanical drive systems at the component level on all assigned equipment; i.e. sorting systems and palletizing robots.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
• Willingness to develop required technical skills in welding, basic machinist and fabrication/layout skill sets.

Preferred:

• Possess an advanced understanding of ac/dc electrical (up to 480 volt 3 phase), hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Possess PLC/ Instrumentation troubleshooting skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Own PM systems for the Line, focusing on Maintenance Planning and Scheduling and Breakdown Elimination DMS's.
• Drives results in Planned and Unplanned Downtime, and owns:
• Maintain & Repair costs for line
• Planned Maintenance and PM compliance.
• Breakdown reduction
• Technical expert of related equipment and discuss, coach, and train technicians and operators on this equipment.
• Owns Anomaly Handling DMS
• Makes business decisions based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Participates in the development and owns portions of the Line's 90-Day loss-elimination plans. Represent maintenance team in the daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and communicated action plans and completed work effectively

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse 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 a company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 34.09 - USD 46.87