Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley- Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA

• Pay starting at $36.52- $40.58/hour (based on experience) and $1.50/hour shift premium
  
• This site manufactures Dove Chocolate
  

Current Shift Schedule

• 4-Shift Rotation: Rotates between:
  
  • 4th Shift: Week Off
    
  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
    
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    
  • 1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    
• Weekday Shifts: 8-hour shifts (Monday-Friday)
  
• Weekend Shifts: 12-hour shifts (off every other weekend)
  

Future Shift Schedule:

• 2026: Transition to fixed shifts (in process)
  
• Additional information will be provided during the interview process.
  

Description of Role:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment in a fast-paced, high-production environment while effectively prioritizing multiple mechanical, electrical, and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and servicing advanced pneumatic systems, basic hydraulic systems, AC/DC electrical systems, automation (PLC and instrumentation), machining, and mechanical systems across all process and packaging equipment.

What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or Technical degree or trade certification
  
• Fundamental understand of electrical systems and troubleshooting
  
• Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
  
• Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills.
  
• Proficient in computer software's (MS Office and email)
  

Physical Requirements:

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
  
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
  
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
  
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
  
• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
  
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
  
• Ability to read, write and understand English
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification
  
• Previous food manufacturing experience
  
• Fabrication and welding experience
  

• PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process and packaging equipment.
  
• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment with precision, maintaining close tolerances.
  
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) on process and packaging equipment
  
• Support Operations with equipment setup, changeovers, and training operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
  
• Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).
  
• Actively engage in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles by participating in Pillar Teams and training fellow Technicians and Operators in AM activities, including conducting Breakdown Analysis (BDA).
  
• Comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, Confined Space protocols, and all Plant Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure machinery uptime and workplace safety.
  
• Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned
  

Total Rewards

• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $36.52- 40.58+ /hour
  
• Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
  
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
  
  
• Benefits Starting Day One:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave