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More than 100 years ago, a young Frank C. Mars started making candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen. From that simple beginning, his son Forrest built Mars into the mature company it is today, first by creating the MILKY WAY® bar with his father and later by expanding the business overseas and diversifying into new categories like pet care and food. Today, the Mars family of Associates is 80,000 strong in 78 countries around the world.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient performance of plant processing systems in their assigned areas. The work includes on-line troubleshooting and repairs, operator training, preventive maintenance and identification of planned work/improvement opportunities.

* Responsible for area consisting of multiple systems. * Troubleshoot, adjust, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance on existing production equipment in areas of responsibility to restore machinery, building and utilities and all associated equipment to proper functionality. * Follow safety/LOTO procedures. * Communicate with oncoming shift technicians and managers, as well as maintenance system technicians any issues or ongoing problems with equipment. * Complete, transfer/close unplanned work orders in a timely manner. * Complete daily, weekly and bi-weekly PM and/or Planned work orders in primary area of responsibility. * Identify area improvement opportunities and enter planned work orders * Work with the Maintenance Leads and Operations to make ongoing system improvements. * Make daily machinery evaluations for proper equipment functioning. Correct any issues discovered. * Assist Lead Maintenance Technician in technical troubleshooting the process, mechanical and electrical (power and interlock) issues which prevent meeting the shift or weekly schedules. * Maintain an open and professional line of communication with other associates and managers. * Work with the shift leads on any logic programming changes that need to be made to restore the proper functioning of equipment. * Maintain the shared equipment in the Maintenance shop. * Assist in routine shutdowns and start-ups around common down days. * Resource during project installation. * Assist in system start-ups. * Train operators on operational set-up issues. * Demonstrate a food safety quality culture in actions, words and spirit. * Perform other duties as assigned.

**Education, experience, and skill Requirements:** * Must have a high school diploma or equivalent * Minimum of 2 years industrial maintenance experience * Must be proficient in the use of industrial mechanics, electricians, instrumentation and controls, rigging/millwork tools * Knowledge of Electrical systems using 480 volt 3 phase as well as 240 volt through 24 volt single phase systems * Controls and instrumentation knowledge including, but not limited to, Panel View HMI systems, resistance temperature detectors, pressure differential transmitters, flowmeters, and 4-20 MA loop control systems * Ability to troubleshoot PLC hardware including Allen Bradley PLCs: PLC 5, SLC500 and Control Logix as well as others used in the field. Ability to work on Panel Views. * Ability to read and interpret blueprints as well as basic to intermediate PLC ladder logic * Working knowledge of Allen Bradley, Magnetek, Danfoss, Altivar and Square D variable frequency drives and other common drives used in the field. * Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems * Working knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and how they relate to each other * Working knowledge of Allen Bradley drives tools software * Material machining and welding knowledge required. * Predictive maintenance skills. * Demonstrated PC skills including the use of the MIS/Sap system to close and plan work orders. * System analysis and troubleshooting skills * Demonstrated knowledge of industrial plant systems, equipment and operations. * Team working skills at a variety of functional levels **Physical Requirements:** * Must be able to lift 40 lbs. * Must be able to work under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high, and/or confined spaces and have full mobility to climb stairs and ladders.