Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift - $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Mars, Incorporated; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 12-hour Night Shift. The role involves ensuring equipment reliability and performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, while also supporting operations with maintenance tasks. A $2,500 Sign-on bonus is available, and the position requires strong communication skills and mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

Access to Mars University

Industry-competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in mechanical-electrical skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and Word required.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Communicate effectively with operational teams.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Industrial Maintenance or vocational schooling

Job description

Job Description:

This role will provide a $2,500 Sign-on bonus. We are currently hiring for a 12-hour Night Shift schedule.

The Maintenance Technicians are multi-skilled system experts in their assigned area, highly functional in multiple areas. They must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. The Technicians function as members of a maintenance team responsible for maintaining assets to a baseline state, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of machinery. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills are essential to support site objectives.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance, Journeyman, or vocational schooling preferred. Experience with mechanical-electrical skills required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with programs like Excel and Word.

Knowledge / Experience

• Self-Development: Ability to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Experience with machine shop tools, fabrication, welding, plumbing, or pipefitting is a plus but not required.
• Understanding of factory processes.
• Strong analytical, mechanical, and electrical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and train others.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel to other Royal Canin sites for equipment maintenance training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned activities within a line or area.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Identify and solve problems to root cause.
• Assess equipment reliability and perform routine repairs and adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment within close tolerances.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on process and packaging equipment.
• Implement calibration procedures for equipment.
• Support operations with equipment setup, changeover, and operator training in Autonomous Maintenance activities.
• Understand maintenance scheduling, planning, and inventory management.
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls during the shift.
• Complete work orders according to schedule and close them properly.
• Communicate effectively with operators, peers, supervisors, and management daily.
• Support team efforts and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards, including GMP, Hygiene, LOTO, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Electrical Worker Safety, and Workplace Transport policies.
• Operate a forklift and basic hand tools.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and P&ID diagrams.
• Show ownership, willingness to learn, and team support.
• Organize and care for tools and equipment properly.
• Work collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
• Assist with training, SOP documentation, and preventive maintenance planning.
• Review spare parts and support sourcing of critical spares.
• Assist in creating Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

What can you expect from Mars?

Join over 130,000 associates guided by The Five Principles. We offer industry-competitive salaries, benefits, and training, including access to Mars University. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.