Maintenance Technician

Mars Wrigley- Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA

• Pay starting at $36.52- $40.58/hour (based on experience) and $1.50/hour shift premium

• This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

Current Shift Schedule

• 4-Shift Rotation: Rotates between:

  • 4th Shift: Week Off

  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

  • 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Weekday Shifts: 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)

• Weekend Shifts: 12-hour shifts (off every other weekend)

Future Shift Schedule:

• 2026: Transition to fixed shifts (in process)

• Additional information will be provided 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

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or Technical degree or trade certification

• Fundamental understand of electrical systems and troubleshooting

• Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics

• Commitment to develop and enhance required technical skills.

• Proficient in computer software's (MS Office and email)

Physical Requirements:

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)

• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.

• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.

• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours

• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions

• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

• Ability to read, write and understand English

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or technical trade certification

• Previous food manufacturing experience

• Fabrication and welding experience

• PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process and packaging equipment.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment with precision, maintaining close tolerances.

• Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) on process and packaging equipment

• Support Operations with equipment setup, changeovers, and training operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.

• Accurately document Work Orders (WO) using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).

• 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).

• 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.

• Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned

Total Rewards 

• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $36.52- 40.58+ /hour

• Shift Differential: $1.50/hour

• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases 

• Benefits Starting Day One: 

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental 

  • Up to 6% 401(k) match 

  • Vacation time 

  • Tuition reimbursement 

  • Short/Long-Term Disability 

  • 18 weeks parental leave