Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech | Food Plant

Mars; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10K

Shift differential $1.50/hour

Medical, Vision, Dental

Job summary

Mars is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Elizabethtown, PA to maintain and repair equipment in a high-production environment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems while performing preventive maintenance and assisting with setup and changeovers.

The role requires a strong hands-on background in fabrication, welding, and electrical systems, plus the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Licenses (e.g., Journeyman) or certifications in electronics, mechatronics or related area.
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Industrial electrical experience including PLC troubleshooting.
• Hands-on fabrication experience including lathes, milling machines, or welding.
• Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics.
• Proficient in MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve PLC logic and hardware issues to minimize production downtime.
• 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.
• Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance.
• Engage in TPM by participating in Pillar Teams and training Technicians and Operators in AM activities.
• Comply with Plant Safety and GMP.

Skills

Industrial maintenance troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Fabrication experience

English language proficiency

Safety & GMP knowledge

Education

Associates degree or higher in a technical field

Tools

SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance

PLC hardware debugging tools

Job description

Mars is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Elizabethtown, PA to maintain and repair equipment in a high-production environment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems while performing preventive maintenance and assisting with setup and changeovers.

The role requires a strong hands-on background in fabrication, welding, and electrical systems, plus the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.