Veterans Wanted: Manufacturing Opportunities

Mars; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking qualified maintenance professionals to join a veteran-friendly, team-based manufacturing environment in the United States. The role emphasizes safety, accountability, and collaboration, with opportunities to train and mentor others.

Candidates should have formal training or equivalent hands-on experience, mechanical maintenance background, and the ability to work independently. Mars supports veteran hiring and career mobility through Mars University and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Formal training or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness to guide and share knowledge with others.

Skills

Formal training

Mechanical maintenance

Independent work

Mentoring others

Team leadership (small team)

High-speed manufacturing

Military experience (maintenance/ops)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal training, vocational/technical education, or equivalent hands‑on experience


• Mechanical training, aptitude, or equipment maintenance experience (required)


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision


• Willingness to support, guide, and share knowledge with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading, training, or coordinating a small team


• High‑speed manufacturing, FMCG, or regulated production experience


• Military occupational experience in maintenance, operations, logistics, engineering, or production roles

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (military education and training fully recognized)

Why Mars?

• A structured, team‑based environment that values accountability and collaboration


• Strong alignment with military values such as safety, teamwork, integrity, and performance


• Commitment toveteran hiring, development, and career mobility


• Access toMars Universityand technical upskilling from day one


• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and company bonus


• An inclusive culture wherefemale veterans are supported, respected, and empowered to lead

Our Commitment to Veterans & Women

Mars is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a veteran‑friendly organization. We encouragefemale veterans, transitioning service members, and military spousesto apply. If your experience doesn’t match every requirement listed, we still want to hear from you—your leadership, discipline, and adaptability are strengths here.