Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Accelera; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Shift Maintenance Technician to join a rotating team responsible for ensuring electro-mechanical equipment operates safely and productively. You will support new installations, continuous improvement, and plant reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred are an associate degree or 10+ years in a technical field, plus strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conditions, troubleshoot failures, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on production equipment, building and utilities, and all associated equipment.
• Initiate, plan, and coordinate work performed by other associates, contractors, and/or self.
• Prioritize and manage work assigned to implement immediate repairs; ensure permanent repairs within 14 days.
• Lead in technical troubleshooting of process, mechanical and electrical issues preventing meeting shift schedules.
• Train shift associates on setup, change-over, and operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using PLC logic and various control interfaces.
• Maintain and improve electrical and mechanical knowledge to enhance reliability and customer service.
• Assist the shift manager and participate in action circles to improve reliability.
• Work as a team member to promote a proactive maintenance culture.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Rigging techniques

Pipe fitting

Forklift operation

Tools and repair

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technical field

10+ years technical field experience

Tools

PLC logic

MIM (Man Machine Interface)

Machine tools

Job description

Mars is seeking a Shift Maintenance Technician to join a rotating team responsible for ensuring electro-mechanical equipment operates safely and productively. You will support new installations, continuous improvement, and plant reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred are an associate degree or 10+ years in a technical field, plus strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.