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Job Description:
Mars Wrigley - Gainesville, GATitle: Maintenance Technician
Pay: Based on experience
What do we Manufacture?
Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, Extra, ect.
Additional Compensation and Total Rewards Information Below
Required Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift 5pm/6pm - 5:30am/6:30am
This schedule repeats every two weeks.
Week 1: On Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Off Wednesday & Thursday)
Week 2: On Wednesday & Thursday (Off Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Job Purpose: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and performing mechanical repairs on all assigned equipment, including basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems at the component level (e.g., packaging, conveying, processing or facilities equipment, etc).
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment
- Basic Computer skills required (e.g., Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
- Required to participate in a stringent onboarding and training program within the first 7 weeks of employment (no vacation time will be approved during this time)
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
- Frequent bending, stooping, handling and gripping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or Technical Degree
- 4+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment
- Possess a fundamental understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical schematics/drawings.
- Understand TPM Theory and Concepts
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment, failed components, and centerline adjustments.
- Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and support operations with equipment set up and changeover.
- Document Work Orders (WOs) and PMs using computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for Plant maintenance functions.
- Some fabrication and/or machinist work; trained as required.
- Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Teams, train operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AMs) activities and participate in Breakdown Analysis/Elimination efforts.
- Adheres to Maintenance and Repair costs while follow Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- Assists Operations with Anomaly Handling
Compensation:
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Shift differential
- OT potential
- Annual bonus pay out
- Annual merit increases
Total Rewards:
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks parental leave
What will be the Interview Process?
- Application> resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> Interview team decision
Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.
Training & Onboarding:
- 3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)
- 6-week training program (Flexible between Day & Night Shift)
What can you expect from Mars?
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The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
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An industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
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To be respected and valued.
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The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
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The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
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About Mars

Mars
BootstrappedMars is a global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products, known for brands like M&M's, Snickers, and Pedigree.
10,001+
Employees
McLean
Headquarters
Reviews
3.3
25 reviews
Work Life Balance
2.2
Compensation
3.1
Culture
2.8
Career
3.4
Management
2.1
35%
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Pros
Great benefits and job security
Team-based working environment
Career advancement opportunities
Cons
Poor leadership and management
Long 12-hour shifts with overtime requirements
Lack of work-life balance consideration
Salary Ranges
542 data points
Junior/L3
Mid/L4
Senior/L5
Junior/L3 · Analyst
42 reports
$86,911
total / year
Base
$81,185
Stock
-
Bonus
$5,726
$58,912
$129,041
Interview Experience
2 interviews
Difficulty
3.5
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Interview Process
1
Application Review
2
Recruiter Screen
3
Technical Phone Screen
4
Onsite/Virtual Interviews
5
Final Interview
6
Offer
Common Questions
Technical Knowledge
Coding/Algorithm
Behavioral/STAR
Past Experience
Culture Fit
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