Maintenance Technician
Mars · Flowery Branch, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Mars (food & beverage) in Flowery Branch, GA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- TPM, FDA / GMP, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 71 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 47%
- Welding 36%
- Team leadership 35%
- Root cause 29%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Mars in Flowery Branch
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Pay: Based on experience
What do we Manufacture?
Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, Extra, ect.
- ✓Additional Compensation and Total Rewards Information Below
Required Shift
12 Hour Night Shift 5pm/6pm - 5:30am/6:30am
This schedule repeats every two weeks.
Week 1: On Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Off Wednesday & Thursday)
Week 2: On Wednesday & Thursday (Off Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday )
Job Purpose: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and performing mechanical repairs on all assigned equipment, including basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems at the component level (e.g., packaging, conveying, processing or facilities equipment, etc).
What are we looking for?
Requirements
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent
- ✓2+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Basic Computer skills required (e.g., Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- ✓Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
- ✓Required to participate in a stringent onboarding and training program within the first 7 weeks of employment (no vacation time will be approved during this time)
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
- ✓Frequent bending, stooping, handling and gripping.
- ✓Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces.
- ✓Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
- ✓Ability to read, write and speak English.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate or Technical Degree
- ✓4+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Possess a fundamental understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical schematics/drawings.
- ✓Understand TPM Theory and Concepts
What will be your key responsibilities?
- ✓Troubleshoot and repair equipment, failed components, and centerline adjustments.
- ✓Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and support operations with equipment set up and changeover.
- ✓Document Work Orders (WOs) and PMs using computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for Plant maintenance functions.
- ✓Some fabrication and/or machinist work; trained as required.
- ✓Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Teams, train operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AMs) activities and participate in Breakdown Analysis/Elimination efforts.
- ✓Adheres to Maintenance and Repair costs while follow Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- ✓Assists Operations with Anomaly Handling
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Job Description
Mars Wrigley - Gainesville, GA
Title: Maintenance Technician
Total Rewards
- •Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- •Up to 6% 401K match
- •Vacation time
- •Tuition reimbursement
- •Short/Long Term disability
- •18 weeks parental leave
What will be the Interview Process?
- •Application> resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> Interview team decision
Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.
Training & Onboarding
- •3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)
- •6-week training program (Flexible between Day & Night Shift)
What can you expect from Mars?
- •The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
- •An industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
- •To be respected and valued.
- •The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
- •The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.