Maintenance Technician Trainee (Hartsock) (Finance)
Job Description:
Job Title: Maintenance Technician Trainee
Shift: Various
Location: Kansas City, MO
Mar Petcare is looking for a Maintenance Technician Trainee to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City, Mo.
As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.
The Maintenance Technician Trainee position is designed to give current highly engaged associates an opportunity to develop and create the mechanics of the future. This role may also be suited to external talent that has some technical aptitude and training but not the full resume required for Maintenance Technician.
As a Maintenance Mechanic Trainee, you will have the opportunity to develop mechanical/electrical skills and learn how to maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment.
This is a feeder role for Shift Technicians, System Technicians, and Steam / Boiler Technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnose and troubleshoot processing, filling, packaging, and warehouse systems during factory runtime. Adjust based on evaluations taken during the shift. Inspect equipment for wear, abnormalities, metal fatigue and damage. Write and complete planned and unplanned work orders to correct safety, product and asset issues. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems. Identify potential unsafe conditions and make improvement recommendations. Identify potential food safety risks and make improvement recommendations. Daily involvement with area/equipment AM/PM performance boards. Drive the mindset and methodology to increase "Mean Time Between Failures" (MTBF) and Zero Breakdown culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training:
Must have High School Diploma Associate of Applied Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or relative field is desired. TPM, AM, AWT, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving experience / training is desired
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Some experience with troubleshooting of processes and mechanical systems consisting of changeovers, process procedures and overall system understanding. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to teach others with tools such as one point lessons and leading by example Mechanical machinery aptitude is essential Fundamental electrical understanding Fundamental understanding of industrial controls
What can you expect from Mars?
The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars, An industry competitive salary and great benefits package Many Onsite continuing education and refresher training that supports Individual growth and development Tuition Assistance Program 401(k) match Chance to work cross functionally, and add value and impact to the business
- Work with over 130,000 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.
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.
