Machine Technician - Pune

Mars (New); Pune District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is hiring an Operator/Assistant in Pune to run packaging and processing equipment in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role requires an ITI (2 years) with strong communication in Marathi, Hindi, and English, plus at least 3 years of FMCG experience.

You will follow safety, quality, and GMP standards while maintaining clean, efficient processes. Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, routine maintenance, waste reduction, and accurate logbook entries.

Qualifications

• ITI with good communication skills in Marathi/Hindi/English.
• Knowledge/Experience minimum 3 years working experience, FMCG sector experience preferred.
• Mars is a family-owned business with a global presence and a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/Follow safety standards in the area.
• Maintain /Follow Quality and Food safety standards in the area.
• Raising and closing the Safety /Food Safety near misses in the area.
• Follow /Maintains the Personal hygiene and GMP guidelines as applicable.
• Ensure the equipment and subsystems runs efficiently as per SOC.
• Executes Shutdown, Startup procedures.
• Ensure routine operations are adhered which may include task such as clearing jams, cleaning Equipment’s, and disposing of defective product or raw materials.
• Operational level troubleshooting of the equipment’s and elevate the issues beyond area of expertise.
• Ensure proper area documentation as per standards.
• Awareness of the Line wastages and work towards elimination of these wastages.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of the line by implementing Kaizen /OPLs and contributes in Problem solving small group activities.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality orientation

Communication skills

Education

ITI (2 years) after 10th

Job description

Job Description: The main purpose of this role is to run the machines /Process by operating respective equipment’s. Learns the process conditions through Standard Operating Process/Standard Running Conditions and deliver the standard Output as expected. This role works closely with Area associates to deliver the area performance by contributing in respective of their work to ensure the Safety/Quality/Efficiencies/Wastages are delivered as per plan.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain/Follow safety standards in the area.

Maintain /Follow Quality and Food safety standards in the area.

Raising and closing the Safety /Food Safety near misses in the area.

Follow /Maintains the Personal hygiene and GMP guidelines as applicable.

Ensure the equipment and subsystems runs efficiently as per SOC.

Executes Shutdown, Startup procedures.

Ensure routine operations are adhered which may include task such as clearing jams, cleaning Equipment’s, and disposing of defective product or raw materials.

Operational level troubleshooting of the equipment’s and elevate the issues beyond area of expertise.

Ensure proper area documentation as per standards.

Awareness of the Line wastages and work towards elimination of these wastages.

Contributes to continuous improvement of the line by implementing Kaizen /OPLs and contributes in Problem solving small group activities.

Behavioural

Follow the Associate Concept Behave and act in accordance with the Five Principles

Output Run machines to SOC.

Be familiar with all SOCs.

Rectify and/or elevate issues, which prevent achievement of SOCs and/or Schedule.

Log all such occurrences accurately and fully.

Ensure changeovers are completed within specified time to the right standard in accordance with Operating Procedures where these are available.

Ensure CP0 module level data is captured an escalation are timely shared with key stakeholders.

Costs

Operate workstation to minimize product and packaging wastage.

Know the target standards for the machine which he/she is operating.

Fix or immediately escalates issues or faults that are causing excess waste.

Record all incidences in Logbooks or on systems provided.

Quality

Ensure all activities that demonstrate due diligence are carried out.

Carry out all the area cleaning by using the House keeping teams.

Undergo basic Food Safety training.

Monitor & maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Process Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs & PRP’s).

Monitor the Critical Control Points (CCP’s) as per define frequency.

Maintain accuracy of operational records.

Safety

Ensure behavior at work complies with Mars Safety Policy.

Ensure validation in SSWs are completed within time period.

Escalate safety issues appropriately.

Perform all the activities in the area as per Mars Global Safety standard eg –Lock out Tag Out (LOTO), working at height etc.

Carry out the Safety interlock inspections in areas as per the schedule and immediate escalation in case of any failure.

Support Area Associate in carrying out regular toolbox talks with the contractors on the safe practices.

Hygiene

Maintain personal hygiene and Uniform standards at all times.

Maintain Work area hygiene standards.

Complete hygiene tasks as directed and record completion as applicable.

General

Communicate effectively issues and exceptions for their specific workstation to other shifts, technicians, in logbooks as well as verbally.

Seek Support from LM’s for their own development and skills acquisition.

Work flexibly with the other associates in their work group.

Every day find ways to improve ways of working and their work area and equipment.

Monitor their own performance in all the groups above to form a basis for discussion at their next appraisal.

Educational & Professional Qualification

ITI (2 years technical course after 10th Standard) with good communication skills in Marathi/Hindi/English.

Knowledge/Experience Minimum 3 years working experience, FMCG sector experience preferred.

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 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.