Job description

To apply, visit https://careers.mars.com/global/en/job/R47484/Mechanic

The Mechanic is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of their shift maintenance team. The Mechanic must be multi-skilled to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the site’s manufacturing equipment, utilities equipment, and factory infrastructure. Additionally, the Mechanic also directs and trains the site and facilitates the transfer of knowledge. The Mechanic is responsible to identify, prioritize, plan and execute day-to-day activities with little or no supervision, and to promptly and effectively communicate with all other departments within the site.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:High School diploma or GED
3+ years of equipment and/or facilities maintenance experience
Good understanding of utility systems
Mechanically inclined mindset
Basic understanding of MS Office applications (Including Outlook, Word, etc)
Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of troubleshooting, testing, and repairing industrial equipment, motor controls (including VFD’s and servo’s), and instrumentation.
Understanding of networks including Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet.
Maintain working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and OSHA requirements as related to machine and electrical safety.
Understanding of maintenance management systems.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment, including 480V electrical power, instrumentation, motor controls, VFD’s, Servo’s, I/O devices/modules, PLC’s, HMI’s, sensors, actuators, and conveyors.
Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing a working knowledge and understanding of the equipment, and tools required to troubleshoot process as well as packaging equipment.
Train and assist technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and calibrate all electrical sensing devices and instrumentation including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, weight, position sensors, flow, and analytical instruments.
Train and assist technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and commission all components of modern process and packaging equipment including AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, cylinders, and sensors.
Identify and recommend changes to improve plant performance utilizing existing or new equipment.
Manage and support factory utilities infrastructure including air compressors, boilers, chillers, including implementing upgrades and other vendor updates.
Coordinate the preventive maintenance work orders by team members and following up to ensure the completion and effectiveness of each task.
Act as technical resource to operations. Assist operations and maintenance associates to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.
Support the introduction to the plant of new equipment and technologies
Direct the work activities of outside contractors, maintenance technicians, and other associates.
Train and support non-technical users on the use of plant floor equipment.
Lead the implementation of small scope projects in assigned area.
Make improvements as required to PM’s on various manufacturing and packaging equipment, and document activities using computerized maintenance management system.
Observe all OSHA and company safety rules and use the proper safety equipment at all times. Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous hazards and take immediate corrective action.

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 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.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™.Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location

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