Reliability Technician II (Willett)

Mars; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars Royal Canin site in Fremont, NE seeks a Reliability Technician II to troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems on process and packaging equipment. The role supports a fast-paced production environment with safety and teamwork at its core.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, updating CMMS, prioritizing workload, and ensuring issues are documented. Strong technical skills and willingness to develop are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in manufacturing.
• Technical certificate or diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice safety and support team safety awareness.
• Assist with completion of team workload as scheduled.
• Enter information in CMMS to track utilization.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily workload.
• Escalate major issues and temporary repairs as needed.
• Support team with motivation and engagement.
• Provide feedback to Area Maintenance Leads on scheduled work.
• Maintain assets and machine components for assigned area.

Skills

Safety awareness

CMMS

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job: Reliability Technician II

Shift: Days - 6am - 6:30pm (2,2,3 Schedule)

Location: Royal Canin – Fremont, NE

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. Today is the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

Job Description:

Job: Reliability Technician II

Shift: Days - 6am - 6:30pm (2,2,3 Schedule)

Location: Royal Canin – Fremont, NE

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. Today is the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Royal Canin offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

Reliability Technicians should have the ability to troubleshoot various basic level competencies: pneumatic, hydraulic, AC/DC electrical systems, automation & instrumentation, and mechanical systems on all process and packaging equipment with minimal guidance.

As part of a team, properly maintain and repair equipment in a fast paced, high production work environment, while prioritizing multiple mechanical/electrical and administrative tasks. Reliability Techs will ensure planned work is completed or passed on to next shift.

Responsibilities

• Practice safety and support team safety awareness.
• Assist with completion of team workload as scheduled.
• Ensure information is entered in the CMMS to track utilization.
• Coordinate and prioritize assigned daily workload.
• Ensure major issues are recorded and communicated.
• Ensure issues and temporary repairs are escalated.
• Support team with positive motivation and team engagement.
• Give feedback to Area Maintenance Leads on scheduled work to ensure work is completed accurately and completely.
• Basic welding ability for repairs.
• Ensure storeroom processes are followed correctly to ensure inventory is accurate.
• Clear ability to relate to people
• Basic written and oral communication skills
• Functional in Micro-Soft office and CMMS software
• Basic technical/functional skills maintaining assets and machine components for an area of responsibility.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC Electrical components (up to 480VAC 3 Phase) on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings to solve problems in a timely manner at the component level on all assigned equipment.
• Willingness to develop required technical skills
• Basic problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.).
• Frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Other duties as assigned by Area Maintenance Leads or Reliability Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum

High School diploma or equivalent.

3+ years of experience as maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred

Technical certificate or diploma.

4+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing setting.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s® , SNICKERS® , TWIX® , MILKY WAY® , DOVE® , PEDIGREE® , ROYAL CANIN® , WHISKAS® , EXTRA® , ORBIT® , 5® , SKITTLES® , UNCLE BEN’S® , MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl® , VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.