Maintenance Apprentice at Mars, Incorporated in Henderson, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Maintenance Apprentice will follow a structured agenda that will include in-house, hands-on training with Maintenance Technicians along with formal training at VGCC in the Mechatronics program or equivalent. 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.

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.


• Excellent knowledge of hand tool application and operation.


• Good knowledge of GMP's 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 long hours (including 12 hour rotating shifts) under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high, and /or confined spaces and have full mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs and do repetitive bending and twisting.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• 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.


• Candidate must be able to self-manage.


• Candidates considered for the program must have good performance records.


• Candidates considered for the program must be physically able to perform the work.


• Candidates considered for the program must be willing to travel.


• Candidates for the program must be willing to work days, rotating shifts, weekends, overtime and odd hours, which may vary based on business demands.


• The Maintenance Apprentice program will consist of classroom, shop, mentored and on-the-job training.


• Must maintain a daily log of all activities.


• Must have the ability to work with Operators.

Additional responsibilities:

• Assist the shift manager, maintenance leads, and systems techs in all duties to meet shift and weekly schedule.


• Participate in daily FMOS, JTM and work groups.


• Be proactive to prevent issues from arising, which would create gaps in our planned work schedule.


• Work as a team member within the maintenance department to improve the total reliability of the plant.


• Must have a sense of urgency


• Be a customer service agent for the technical department (Site Technical and Safety Manager), meeting Operations (Production Manager) needs.


• Understand maintenance principles and develop self and departmental work practices to promote a proactive environment.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

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
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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.