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Mars

Maintenance Shift Technician ($2,500 Sign on Bonus)

Salary:  $30 – $42 per hour
Location:  USA-Illinois-Mattoon | United States of America
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

The Shift Maintenance Technician is assigned to a rotating team to ensure all production equipment and facilities operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, implement continuous improvement, and support new system installations, production strategies, and plant reliability.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

  • High School diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

  • Associate degree in a technical-related discipline, or greater than 10 years of experience in a technical-related field of work
  • Good overall knowledge of plant flow, operation, and utilities
  • Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (a.c./d.c, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic.
  • Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and equipment and hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
  • Ability to design and fabricate using materials such as sheet and structural metals both ferrous and non-ferrous, plastics, etc.
  • Basic ability to operate machine tools.
  • Skills in pipe fitting, plumbing, HVAC, boiler, and utilities operation and maintenance
  • Knowledge of machine design and strengths of materials
  • Knowledge and skills in safe rigging techniques
  • Skilled with the operation of equipment such as fork trucks, personnel lifts, etc.
  • Excellent knowledge of hand tool application, operation, and repair
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  • Good knowledge of GMPs and clean design methods
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work long hours (including 12-hour rotating shifts) under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high, and confined spaces and have full mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs and do repetitive bending and twisting.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to train other associates.
  • What will be your key responsibilities?

    • Analyze conditions, troubleshoot failures, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on production equipment, building and utilities, and all associated equipment, and report any issues to the area system tech
    • Initiate, plan, and coordinate work performed by other associates, contractors, and/or self. (Unplanned, planned, changeover, etc.)
    • Prioritize and manage work assigned to implement immediate repairs. Ensure permanent repairs are completed within 14 days and all information has been.
    • Be a lead in technical troubleshooting the process, and mechanical and electrical (power and interlocks) issues that prevent meeting the shift or weekly schedules.
    • Train shift associates on proper setup, change-over, and operation of equipment.
    • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using Man Machine Interface and PLC logic.
    • Ensure all work orders and log information is complete and accurate promptly.
    • Complete planned work as assigned.
    • Work on maintaining and improving electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills to improve customer service levels.
    • Will actively address food safety and quality concerns.

    OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Assist the shift manager in all duties to meet shift and weekly schedules.
    • Participate in action circles and focus groups as appropriate.
    • Be proactive to prevent issues from arising, that jeopardize the schedule.
    • Work as a team member within the maintenance department to improve the total reliability of the plant.
    • Be a customer service agent for the technical department (Site Technical and Safety Manager), meeting Operations (Production Manager) needs.
    • Understand “Maintenance Excellence” and “MSE” principles and develop self and departmental work practices to promote a proactive environment.
    • Other similar duties as assigned…

    What can you expect from Mars?

    • Work with over 130,000 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.

    The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

    The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 30.84 - USD 42.41

    Working at Mars

    Hybrid

    Core hours 11–3

    Company employees:

    4,000 In the UK

    Gender diversity (m:f):

    57:43

    Hiring in countries

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    Company benefits

    Open to part-time employees
    Open to job sharing
    Open to compressed hours
    Sabbaticals
    Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
    Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
    24 days annual leave + bank holidays
    “Pawternity” leave
    Pregnancy loss leave
    Bank holiday swaps
    Shared parental leave
    Adoption leave
    Family health insurance
    Pregnancy support
    Neonatal leave
    Faith rooms
    Meditation space
    Dog friendly office
    Dog friendly co-working space
    Annual bonus
    Employee discounts
    Cinema discounts
    Referral bonus
    Joining bonus
    Cycle to work scheme
    Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
    Enhanced pension match/contribution
    Theme park discounts
    Lunch and learns
    In house training
    Learning license
    Studying sabbaticals
    Open to part time work for some roles
    Menopause support
    On-site gym
    On-site barista
    Secure on-site parking
    On-site catering
    Private booths
    On-site wellness room
    Collaboration spaces

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