Production Technician
Mars · Leipsic, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Mars (food & beverage) in Leipsic, OH. Analyze equipment support needs.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SAP, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 101 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$97k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 88%
- Lean 39%
- ✓ EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Requirements
· Standing on a concrete floor
· Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
· Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
· Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently
Key experiences
· 3 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
· Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
· Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
· Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language
Qualifications
· 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of processing or packaging machines
· Knowledge of inventory control principles
· Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification
Desired education
· High School diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
None- but must be a good communicator and have good relations with others. Provide feedback on new hires or new Associates training progress for ITMS.
PAY
$26.77
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Purpose of job
Team Members are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. Team Members must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Team Building skills to support site objectives
Physical/Environmental
Principal accountabilities
· Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area
· Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
· Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
· Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting
· Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
· Able to maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance
· Keeps detailed log books: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter
· Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc
· Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties
· Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems
· Understands principles of inventory control
· Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals
· Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories.
· Has a general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business
Leadership competencies
1. Functional/Technical skills
2. Planning
3. Drive for Results
4. Priority Setting
5. Customer focus
6. Peer Relationships
Key functional skills & knowledge
· Relationship building with other Associates and teams
· Good communication skills
· Interpersonal skills
· Analyze equipment support needs
· Strong organization skills
Decision making authority
Decisions
· Input on how to improve processes and equipment
· Make changes to SOP’s and Job aids as necessary to maintain equipment to eliminate losses
· Preventive maintenance changes to eliminate losses from wear
· Centerline changes based on historical data to eliminate losses