Maintenance Technician (5k Sign On Bonus)

Job Description:

Mars Snacking - Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA

- Pay : Based on experience between $36.52- $40.58/hour and $1.50/hour shift premium

- Sign On Bonus: $5K

- 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 (2027) :

- 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 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 , GED or equivalent education

- 2 + years of relevant industrial maintenance experience  and/or   technical degree or trade certification

- Fundamental understand ing 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 including 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.

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 K ey R esponsibilities?

- Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem- solving 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  between $36.52- 40.58 /hour

- Shift Differential:  $1.50/hour

- Sign on Bonus: $5K

- 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

- Relocation will not be offered for this role

Allergies:  This is a peanut FREE facility

What can you expect from Mars?

- Work with 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 company bonus.