Maintenance Technician

Mars•Elizabethtown, PA

48d•$37 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment in a fast-paced, high-production environment while effectively prioritizing multiple mechanical, electrical, and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and servicing advanced pneumatic systems, basic hydraulic systems, AC/DC electrical systems, automation (PLC and instrumentation), machining, and mechanical systems across all process and packaging equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or Technical degree or trade certification
Fundamental understand of electrical systems and troubleshooting
Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills.
Proficient in computer software's (MS Office and email)
Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Ability to read, write and understand English

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification
Previous food manufacturing experience
Fabrication and welding experience
PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process and packaging equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment with precision, maintaining close tolerances.
Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) on process and packaging equipment
Support Operations with equipment setup, changeovers, and training operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).
Actively engage in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles by participating in Pillar Teams and training fellow Technicians and Operators in AM activities, including conducting Breakdown Analysis (BDA).
Comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, Confined Space protocols, and all Plant Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure machinery uptime and workplace safety.
Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned