Maintenance Technician- Mechanical

Ohioagconnection; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician to enhance production efficiency and safety. In this pivotal role, you'll lead proactive maintenance efforts, ensuring machinery operates smoothly while minimizing downtime. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems will be crucial as you troubleshoot and resolve issues on the production floor. Join a purpose-driven team committed to building a better tomorrow, where you can leverage your skills and grow within a supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development

Industry competitive salary

Company bonus

Diverse and talented workforce

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience or technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and basic electrical problems.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting Skills

Root Cause Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree/Trade Certification

Associate Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Job description

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician- Mechanical

Site: OHL- Leipsic, Ohio

Shift: 12-hour shift

*Additional shift details will be provided in the interview process*

What are we looking for?

The Maintenance Technician's role is to provide on the production floor leadership to build Progressive Maintenance (PM) capability (breakdown elimination) and technical support (work order completion) for delivering the team's operational targets such as safety, quality, and efficiency results. This role must proactively identify and action risks to safety, food safety, quality and production losses. Technician must participate in coaching root cause problem solving with other Make and Pack Technicians on team, effectively communicate priorities and escalate issues within their area and across shifts.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Perform mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance on various manufacturing Make and Pack equipment
• Complete work orders as assigned and proactively look at work orders to complete as time permits
• Document preventative maintenance and work orders using SAP Plant Maintenance
• Troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical (hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems at the component level) and basic electrical problems on all plant equipment

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical Degree/Trade Certification OR 2+ years work experience related to industrial maintenance
• Possess a fundamental understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Schematics and/or Mechanical Drawings in order to solve problems with equipment
• Willingness to develop required technical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology
• Technical/ Trade Certification in: Welding, Advanced Machinist Skills, fabrication, and blueprint interpretation
• Possess an advanced understanding of AC/DC Electrical (up to 480VAC 3 Phase), Hydraulic and Pneumatic Schematics and Mechanical Drawings in order to solve problems
• Possess PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum twelve hours in one shift).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.