Night Shift Maintenance Technician - PLC & Electrical

mars; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars seeks a Maintenance Technician for the night shift to support high‑volume process and packaging lines. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, plus PM knowledge.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, assist in setup and changeovers, document work orders in SAP-PPM, and uphold TPM and safety practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or trade certification, or 2+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics or mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul equipment within close tolerances.
• Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process and packaging equipment.
• Conduct Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PMs and PdM) with minimal guidance.
• Support Operations in equipment setup, changeovers and training of operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
• Document Work Orders using SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance.
• Demonstrate TPM principles and participate in pillar teams; train technicians/operators in AM. Conduct Breakdown Analyses (BDA).
• Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and GMP safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Degree/Trade Certification

2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic schematics

Pneumatic schematics

PLC/Instrumentation

Job description

Mars seeks a Maintenance Technician for the night shift to support high‑volume process and packaging lines. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, plus PM knowledge.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, assist in setup and changeovers, document work orders in SAP-PPM, and uphold TPM and safety practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.