Maintenance Technician - 480V Electrical & High-Speed

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve process and packaging equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on electrical troubleshooting up to 480V 3-phase and strong mechanical aptitude.

Shift rotates on an 8-hour schedule across Midnight, Afternoon, and Day, with a 4-week cycle. You will work with minimal supervision, emphasize uptime, and contribute to continuous improvement and operator training to ensure reliability.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Proven experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including 24VDC controls and 480VAC 3-phase power
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as a team

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues on process and packaging equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on AC/DC systems, including: 24VDC control circuits, sensors, relays, and motor controls, VFDs, starters, and power distribution, 480V 3-phase systems (safe troubleshooting and verification).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and mechanical drawings.
• Execute Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities with high precision and ownership.
• Support equipment startups, and operational troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Partner with Operations to stabilize equipment and train operators in basic autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Identify root causes of failures and participate in breakdown analysis (BDA) and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed using CMMS (SAP Plant Maintenance or equivalent).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance

Electrical/mechanical certifications

Tools

CMMS (SAP Plant Maintenance)

Job description

Mars is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve process and packaging equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on electrical troubleshooting up to 480V 3-phase and strong mechanical aptitude.

Shift rotates on an 8-hour schedule across Midnight, Afternoon, and Day, with a 4-week cycle. You will work with minimal supervision, emphasize uptime, and contribute to continuous improvement and operator training to ensure reliability.