Maintenance Technician-High Speed Packaging- 8 Hour Afternoon and Night Shift

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than 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.

The Wrigley - Gainesville factory in Flowery Branch, GA has an opening for a Maintenance Technician

The primary purpose of a Maintenance Technician is to maintain conditions of operating equipment. Secondary tasks include the repair or replacement of failed components, the ability to troubleshoot unknown issues with equipment, and make adjustments to centerline operational output of assigned equipment.

Essential Functions
Perform trouble shooting and preventative maintenance on various manufacturing and packaging equipment; document work in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Other duties may include fabrication, welding, and machinist skills as required.
Working knowledge and repair ability of basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems at the component level on all assigned equipment; i.e. packaging, overwrap, case pack/erectors, conveying, processing, or facilities equipment, etc.
Participate in TPM Teams, train operators in AM activities, and conduct Breakdown Analysis.

Qualifications :

Required

·  2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment performing troubleshooting and completing repair/adjustments to achieve production targets
·  Ability to properly document use of required parts in CMMS
·  Understand and adhere to LOTO, Confined Space, and all other plant safety/GMP requirements related to supporting machinery uptime.
·  Detailed understanding of gear boxes, coupling, cams, conveyors, lubrication, chains/sprockets, belts/pulleys, bearings, hot cold/glue applications, thermocouples, heating elements, drive line components and machine guarding
·  Working knowledge of motor starters, proximity switches and sensors found on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters, amp probes, visual inspection.
·  Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
·  Capable of operating applicable hand tools and shop equipment
·  Conduct “hot work” permit work as necessary to include grinding and/or welding as trained and as required.
·  Ability to work at heights and qualify for fall protection use
·  Basic Computer skills required
·  Understand TPM Theory and Concepts
·  Requires working knowledge of machinist skills, metal smith work, plumbing and steam fitting
·  Work in confined spaces as required and adhere to regulations and policies covering confined space. (Mechanics working in confined space are required to learn Basic First Aid and CPR.)

Desired

·  5 years of maintenance experience in a high-speed food-packaging manufacturing environment.
·  A technical diploma or BS/AS degree in Industrial Maintenance/Engineering/Engineering Technology field.
·  Electrical troubleshooting and repair equipment containing motor starters, proximity switches and sensors found on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters, amp probes.
·  PLC programming
·  Fabrication and welding

Physical Requirements

·  Frequent pushing / pulling *(50-300 lbs)
·  Frequent bending and stooping
·  Frequent lifting / carrying (10-50 lbs.)
·  Frequent handling / gripping (parts, tools, etc.)

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Nearest Major Market: Gainesville GA
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