Maintenance Technician (5k Sign On Bonus)

Mars Snacking- Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA

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• Pay:Based on experiencebetween $36.52- $40.58/hour and $1.50/hour shift premium
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• Sign On Bonus: $5K
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• This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

Current Shift Schedule

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4-Shift Rotation: Rotates between

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4th Shift: Week Off

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

Future Shift Schedule (2027)

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• Transition to 12-hour day or night fixed shifts (more will be discussed during the interview process)

Description of Role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible formaintaining 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

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• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
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• 2+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/ortechnical degree or trade certification
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• Fundamental understandingof electrical systems and troubleshooting
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• Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
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• Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills
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• Proficient in computer software's including MS Office and email

Physical Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification

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Previous food manufacturing experience

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Fabrication and welding experience

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PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

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

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Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment with precision, maintaining close tolerances.

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Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) on process and packaging equipment

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Support Operations with equipment setup, changeovers, and training operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.

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Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).

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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).

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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.

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Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned

Total Rewards

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• Starting Pay: Based on experience between $36.52- 40.58/hour
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• Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
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• Sign on Bonus: $5K
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Annual Bonus and Merit Increases

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Benefits Starting Day One

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Medical, Vision, and Dental

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• Up to 6% 401(k) match
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• Vacation time
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• Tuition reimbursement
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Short/Long-Term Disability

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• 18 weeks parental leave
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• Relocation will not be offered for this role
• Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility
• What can you expect from Mars?
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• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
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• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
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• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
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• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.