Night Reliability Technician — Maintenance Leader

Mars Petcare; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Petcare is seeking a Reliability Technician for our Kansas City, MO facility. You will provide hands-on technical support on the production floor, build the team’s maintenance capabilities, troubleshoot equipment, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

This role emphasizes fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance using SAP, root-cause analysis, and mentoring colleagues to elevate technical standards while ensuring GMP compliance and safe operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintenance experience or a formal technical education.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various physical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance, using SAP.
• Lead breakdown analysis and root-cause problem solving to cut losses.
• Coach and develop technicians to improve troubleshooting skills.
• Uphold plant safety and GMP requirements, including LOTO and confined space.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Root cause analysis

Coaching/Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mars Petcare is seeking a Reliability Technician for our Kansas City, MO facility. You will provide hands-on technical support on the production floor, build the team’s maintenance capabilities, troubleshoot equipment, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

This role emphasizes fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance using SAP, root-cause analysis, and mentoring colleagues to elevate technical standards while ensuring GMP compliance and safe operations.