Sr. Principal Technician (Maintenance Mechanic) (Finance)
Job Description:
Sr. Principal Technician (Maintenance Mechanic)are process systems and/or equipment experts. They ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Able to lead team members to support Engineers in the assembly, modification, startup, troubleshooting and operation of new food process systems. Able to troubleshoot various competencies: basic hydraulic, automation, machining, and mechanical systems on food process and packaging equipment. Lead site process technicians to properly maintain and repair equipment in a R&D pilot plant while prioritizing multiple mechanical and administrative tasks. Can easily run and operate all processing equipment.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 8 years in a maintenance/technical role within a food production environment.
- Possess a fundamental understanding Mechanical Drawings to solve problems in a timely manner at the component level on all assigned equipment.
- Familiarity with tools needed for the repair equipment and process/packaging systems
- Basic use of Microsoft Tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Preferred Qualifications
- Educational background in a technical/food technology/engineering discipline preferred
- Experience with confectionery manufacturing processes and equipment preferred.
- Fabrication skills including welding (mig, tig, stick), bending & forming, machining
- Understanding of pumps, heat exchangers, sanitary process piping, heating/cooling equipment and controls systems
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Support the design, construction, troubleshooting and operation of pilot scale food process systems
- Capable of troubleshooting, repairing and overhauling equipment within close tolerances and mechanical problem-solving on process & packaging equipment.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM's) on Process & Packaging Equipment with minimal guidance.
- Support Operations in equipment start up, changeover and training of new staff.
- Utilize digital tools to document work orders and any other supporting documentation that is required for the function.
- Effectively communicate with Technicians, Engineers, Product Developers, Project Managers and all levels of management.
- Understand and adhere to Mars Global Safety and Quality standards
- Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting.
- Laise with external contractors and equipment vendors on an as-needed basis
- Understands principles of inventory control and manages the ordering of needed parts and equipment.
- Understands trial schedules, computer systems, work instructions
- Independently mentor and cross-train associates (Technicians, Product Developers, Engineers)
- Support pilot plant trials and other duties as assigned by Manager
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 140,000 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.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position mayalso include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offeredand the employee's work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
USD 35.42 - USD 48.70
