Maintenance Technician

at  Mars

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintenance Technicians maintain conditions of operating equipment, repair or replacement of failed components, troubleshoot unknown issues with equipment, and make adjustments to centerline operational output of assigned equipment. They 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, troubleshoot and repair routine electrical and mechanical problems on assigned equipment, conduct preventative maintenance, and support operations in equipment setup and changeover.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings to solve problems promptly.
• 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 REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology.
• Possess an advanced understanding of AC/DC electrical (up to 480-volt 3 phase), hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings to solve problems promptly.
• Possess PLC/ Instrumentation troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge/Experience
• Technical degree/trade certification or 2 years or equivalent manufacturing technician experience required.
• Successful completion of Mars Apprenticeship Program or Co-op.

• Own PM systems for the Line, focusing on Maintenance Planning and Scheduling and Breakdown Elimination DMSs.
• Drives results in Planned and Unplanned Downtime, and owns:
• Maintain & Repair costs for the 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 the maintenance team in the daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.