A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

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.

 

**$5000.00 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**

 

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Rotating Shift)

Hours of work: Shift rotation is 12-hour continental -Two on dayshift (Monday, Tuesday), two off, 3 on night shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), two off, two on day shift (Wednesday, Thursday), three off. And repeat.

Location: Highway 401 & Highway 6, Guelph, ON

 

The Role: 

The Industrial Maintenance Associate is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment (80% mechanical, 20% electrical).  This candidate must be multi-crafted (mechanical/electrical) and mainly focused on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance.  As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the Industrial Maintenance Associate will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities as assigned through planned work orders.  They must systematically repair, adjust and maintain processing, filling, conveying, packaging machinery and monitor utilities such as Biofilters, Boiler, Air Compressors, and Wastewater treatment plant as assigned using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot electromechanical equipment to include but not limited to:
  • Grinding tower
  • Extrusion Tower
  • Pressurized fluid systems
  • Raw product material handling
  • Mixers and vessels
  • Dryers with gas burners
  • Coating system
  • Dry product handling and conveying systems
  • Flexible filling and sealing equipment
  • Packaging printing, labeling, and conveying systems
  • Case packers and palletizing equipment

• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to eliminate production problems and improve efficiency and reliability
• Participation in continuous improvement activities 
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on major unplanned breakdowns and recurring problems
• This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety

 

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Standing on a concrete floor, extensive walking
• Frequent climbing of stairs
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and tolerate environmental extremes such as hot to cold, working in hot conditions, dust, dirt and chemicals

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification for an Industrial Millwright or equivalent experience
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• 5+ years’ experience maintaining mechanical systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment.
• Demonstrable capability of experience troubleshooting, testing, and pneumatic circuits
• Ability to work independently or as a group

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety regulations as related to the trade
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and modify close-tolerance mechanical systems, mechanically timed equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic controlled and powered systems, and components.
• Management of area assets, equipment maintenance schedules, predictive maintenance, and improvement projects
• Experience in general shop practices
• Hydraulic and pneumatic control and powered systems
• Thermal processing instruments and controls
• Welding experience
• Proper use of hand and power tools
• Electrical troubleshooting experience

 

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.