Maintenance Technician (5k Sign On Bonus)
Mars, Incorporated · mars.com
Elizabethtown
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Building maintenance technician.
PLC
Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-09-17
- Location as listed
- Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, United States
- Role
- Maintenance Technician
- Pay (as listed)
- $36.52–$40.58 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Description:
Mars Snacking- Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA
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Pay: Based on experience between $36.52- $40.58/hour and $1.50/hour shift premium
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Sign On Bonus: $5K
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This site manufactures Dove Chocolate
Current Shift Schedule
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4-Shift Rotation: Rotates between:
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4th Shift: Week Off
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3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
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2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
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1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Weekday Shifts: 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
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Weekend Shifts: 12-hour shifts (off every other weekend)
Future Shift Schedule (2027):
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Transition to 12-hour day or night fixed shifts (more will be discussed during the interview process)
Description of Role:
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.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
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High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
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2+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or technical degree or trade certification
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Fundamental understanding of electrical systems and troubleshooting
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Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
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Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills
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Proficient in computer software's including MS Office and email
Physical Requirements:
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Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
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Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
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Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
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Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
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Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
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Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification
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Previous food manufacturing experience
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Fabrication and welding experience
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PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
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Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving process and packaging equipment.
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Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment with precision, maintaining close tolerances.
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Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) on process and packaging equipment
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Support Operations with equipment setup, changeovers, and training operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
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Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).
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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).
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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.
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Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned
Total Rewards
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Starting Pay: Based on experience between $36.52- 40.58 /hour
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Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
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Sign on Bonus: $5K
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Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
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Benefits Starting Day One:
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Medical, Vision, and Dental
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Up to 6% 401(k) match
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Vacation time
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Tuition reimbursement
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Short/Long-Term Disability
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18 weeks parental leave
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Relocation will not be offered for this role
Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility
What can you expect from Mars?
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Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
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Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
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Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
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An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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