Sr Maintenance Tech (Nights)

Mars; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant and facility operations with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills. The role covers troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for manufacturing equipment, with emphasis on safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has several years in food manufacturing maintenance, welding and fabrication capabilities, and experience reading schematics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food manufacturing maintenance.
• 4 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• PLC experience is a plus.
• Rotating 12-hour shift incl weekends and overtime.
• Ability to follow manufacturing specs and schematics.
• Knowledge of food-grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding.
• Experience with fabrication techniques.
• Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment (conveyors, forming, ovens).
• Follow OSHA rules and wear PPE in an industrial environment.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust high-speed production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical functions.
• Prioritize and triage in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain equipment per diagrams and manufacturer specs; run PMs.
• Generate work orders and parts requests.
• Fabricate parts or modifications using machine tools when needed.
• Complete work orders and PM documentation.
• Understand pneumatic, hydraulic, and water systems; use related tools.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts and related equipment.
• Maintain GMP, safety, and food safety knowledge through training.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Industrial equipment operation

Education

Technical training

High school diploma

Tools

Volt meter

Amp meter

Soldering equipment

Machining tools

Job description

Shift Nights (6pm-6:30am on a Rotating 223 schedule)

The primary role of the Maintenance Mechanic is to provide competent & effective Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance support to the Plant and Facility operations in a safe manner. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, adjusting and repairing of plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA and Local Government. The position will require a flexible schedule focusing on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Installed, and/or troubleshoot and repair Manufacturing equipment such as: assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing (Oven operations is a plus).
• Follows work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of all PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.
• Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments for high-speed production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.
• Must be able to prioritize and triage in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to maintain equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufactures specifications while following preventative maintenance work orders and scheduled PM’S.
• Generate work orders, and parts request.
• Be able to use some machine shop, and other related machines as required to repair parts or fabricate modifications.
• Complete work orders and PMs and the documentation for that work
• Ability to use mechanical and pneumatic processes: including cylinders and glue machines, date coders.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and other appropriate equipment
• Maintain current GMP, Safety, Food Safety, & technical knowledge by actively participating in training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry.
• 4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic.
• PLC experience is a plus
• Able to work rotation 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime and occasionally.
• Ability to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
• Knowledge of food grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.
• Complete knowledge of fabrication techniques.
• Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.
• Possess a full complement of the necessary hand and power tools to support an industrial manufacturing plant.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize items and be self-motivated.
• Complete knowledge of all tools required for industrial maintenance, including those used to broach, mill, and lathe.
• Must be able to communicate and understand safety issues, including reading the information on safety equipment and relaying relevant information to coworkers.
• Have a basic knowledge of control power and main power.
• Be able to identify and understand all different lubricants and their use for a chain lube to a high-performance synthetic lube.
• Knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Acetylene).
• Understand pneumatic and water systems.
• Must be able to use soldering techniques
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Must be able to identify appropriate motor frame, power load, and amp draw.
• Must have their own set of professional electrical tools, including voltmeter and amp meter.

The Good Stuff - Benefits!!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program