The Maintenance Apprentice will follow a structured agenda that will include in-house hands-on training with Maintenance Technicians along with formal industrial maintenance training. The Maintenance Apprentice will work with Day Based and Shift Technicians with expectations of developing the skills and abilities to progress into the role of Maintenance Shift Technician.
**Candidates for the program must be willing and able to work different shifts based on business needs. Shifts may include days nights rotating shift weekends. overtime and odd hours**
What are we looking for
- Strong methodical troubleshooting skills.
- Good overall knowledge of plant flow operation and utilities.
- Good theoretical knowledge and ability to learn mechanical systems and equipment and hydraulic pneumatic and vacuum systems.
- Basic electrical knowledge and safety procedures.
- Basic ability to operate machine tools.
- Basic knowledge and skills in safe rigging techniques.
- Skilled with the operation of equipment such as fork trucks personnel lifts etc.
- Basic knowledge of hand tool application and operation.
- Good knowledge of GMPs and clean design methods.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days and/or nights.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
What will be your key responsibilities
- Candidate will be required to attend Industrial Maintenance school at MDCC for a minimum of 1 academic school year (August May). Classes are Monday Thursday.
- Candidate will be required to work at the site after class and Fridays to obtain a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Candidate must have knowledge of all safety and PPE requirements and have an excellent safety record.
- Candidate must have a thorough knowledge of food safety practices.
- Candidates considered for the program must have good performance records.
- Candidates for the program must be willing to travel for training and/or Industrial maintenance school.
- Candidates for the program must be willing and able to work different shifts based on business needs. Shifts may include days nights rotating shift weekends. overtime and odd hours.
- The program will consist of classroom shop mentored and on the job training.
- Must capture time accounted for through SAP Work orders.
- Assist maintenance on activities during down maintenance days and site shutdowns.
What can you expect from Mars
- Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company where were 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 a company bonus.
Skills:
Equipment Utilization Health and Safety Planning and Organizing Policy and Procedures Review and Reporting Verbal Communication Writing Skills
Competencies:
Communicates Effectively Courage Drives Results Ensures Accountability Interpersonal Savvy Manages Complexity Plans and Aligns
Disclaimer: 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.