Job Description:

The Area Maintenance Technician is the PM systems owner for their production areas and responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses.  The Area Maintenance Technician is responsible for building capability in Operating teams.  

What are we looking for?

Education Minimum: 

Technical degree/trade certification OR5 years equivalent technical experience in manufacturing required

Education Preferred: 

Associate's degree in a technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.).Frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).

Minimum:

Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.Clear ability to relate to and motivate people and effectively train.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Proficient in MS Office and SAP.

Preferred:

Experience operating within a formalized Continuous Improvement Environment (MSE, TPM, Lean Manufacturing)PLC/ Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

What will be your key responsibilities?Active participation and leadership in CP2/DDS meetingsOversee the coordination of Planned Stops in the assigned area.  Owns assignment of maintenance resources to execute planned stops, BDE process, including execution of corrective action across all relevant lines. Spokesperson for the maintenance group during all DMS discussions.Technical expert in the assigned area, including mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and a thorough understanding of the process.Own PM systems for the Line, focusing on Maintenance Planning and Scheduling and Breakdown Elimination. Drives results in Planned and Unplanned Downtime, and owns:Maintain & Repair costs for linePlanned Maintenance and PM compliance.Breakdown reduction  Technical expert of related equipment and discuss, coach, and train technicians and operators on this equipment.Perform all the duties of a senior mechanical/electrical technician at the highest levels of technical proficiency.Owns Anomaly Handling DMSParticipates in the development and owns portions of the Line's 90-Day loss-elimination plans. Represent maintenance team in the daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectivelyPM systems owner for their Area of responsibilityResponsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses in AreaPrioritization and assignment of planned work for AreaBuilds technical capability in Area OperatorsArea technical expertise, including mechanical, electrical, controls systems

What can you expect from Mars?Work with over 130,000 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.

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.