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Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Maintenance Technician - Wrapping

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeYorkville, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A technical degree or trade certification, or two years or equivalent manufacturing technician experience, is required.
  • Successful completion of the Mars Apprenticeship Program or a co-op is required.
  • A fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings is required to solve problems in a timely manner.
  • Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC electrical components, including motor starters, switches, and sensors, using basic test equipment such as multimeters and amp probes is required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic pneumatic and mechanical drive systems at the component level on assigned equipment, including sorting systems and palletizing robots, is required.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and conduct multitask work in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Willingness to develop technical skills in welding, basic machining, and fabrication/layout is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain operating equipment conditions by repairing or replacing failed components, troubleshooting unknown equipment issues, and adjusting the centerline operational output of assigned equipment.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment and electrical panels.
  • Document work orders and preventive maintenance using a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Troubleshoot and repair routine electrical and mechanical problems on assigned equipment, conduct preventive maintenance, and support Operations with equipment setup and changeover.
  • Participate in MSE teams, train operators in autonomous maintenance activities, and conduct breakdown analysis.
  • Own preventive maintenance systems for the line, focusing on maintenance planning and scheduling and breakdown-elimination DMSs.
  • Drive results in planned and unplanned downtime and own line maintenance and repair costs, planned maintenance and preventive-maintenance compliance, and breakdown reduction.
  • Serve as the technical expert for related equipment and discuss, coach, and train technicians and operators on that equipment.
  • Own anomaly-handling DMS.
  • Make business decisions based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Participate in developing and own portions of the line's 90-day loss-elimination plans.
  • Represent the maintenance team in daily FMOS meetings.
  • Provide performance data for selected machines and communicate action plans and completed work effectively.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree in a technical discipline, preferably Industrial Maintenance/Technology, is preferred.
  • An advanced understanding of AC/DC electrical systems up to 480-volt three-phase, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings is preferred.
  • PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting skills are preferred.

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$27B
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Founded
1911

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