Maintenance Technician

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 49,593 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental

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Job summary

Mars Wrigley is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Elizabethtown, PA to maintain and repair equipment in a high-production chocolate environment. You will manage mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation tasks with a focus on TPM, AM, and SAP-based work order documentation.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance, a technical diploma or associate degree, and strong electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic knowledge. Shifts are 12 hours with a 4-shift rotation and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or Technical degree or trade certification.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics.
• Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process and packaging equipment.
• 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 (AM) activities.
• 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, including Breakdown Analysis (BDA).
• Comply with LOTO procedures, confined space protocols, and GMP safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Automation PLC instrumentation

Hydraulic & pneumatic schematics

MS Office / email

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Technical trade certification

Tools

SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley- Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA

• Pay starting at $36.52- $40.58/hour (based on experience) and $1.50/hour shift premium
• This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

Current Shift Schedule

• 4-Shift Rotation: Rotates between:
  • 4th Shift: Week Off
  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Weekday Shifts: 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
• Weekend Shifts: 12-hour shifts (off every other weekend)

Future Shift Schedule

• 2026: Transition to fixed shifts (in process)
• Additional information will be provided during the interview process.

Description of Role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment in a fast-paced, high-production environment while effectively prioritizing multiple mechanical, electrical, and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and servicing advanced pneumatic systems, basic hydraulic systems, AC/DC electrical systems, automation (PLC and instrumentation), machining, and mechanical systems across all process and packaging equipment.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or Technical degree or trade certification
• Fundamental understand of electrical systems and troubleshooting
• Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
• Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills.
• Proficient in computer software's (MS Office and email)

Physical Requirements

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
• Ability to read, write and understand English

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification
• Previous food manufacturing experience
• Fabrication and welding experience
• PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process and packaging equipment.
• 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 (AM) activities.
• Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).
• Actively engage in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles by participating in Pillar Teams and training fellow Technicians and Operators in AM activities, including conducting Breakdown Analysis (BDA).
• Comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, Confined Space protocols, and all Plant Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure machinery uptime and workplace safety.
• Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned

Total Rewards

• Starting Pay: Based on experiencestarting at $36.52- 40.58+ /hour
• Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave