Maintenance Technician ($7500 Sign On Bonus)

Mars · Elizabethtown, PA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Mars (food & beverage) in Elizabethtown, PA. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, TPM, FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 152 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 165 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 52%
✓ PLC 35%
✓ Welding 31%
EHS / safety 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Mars in Elizabethtown

2 other open roles at this site.

Electro - Mechanical Maintenance Technician ($10k Sign On Bonus) · Reliability · Technician
Senior Quality & Food Safety Continuous Improvement Project Lead · Lean / CI · Manager

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Key responsibilities

include troubleshooting and servicing mechanical and electrical systems across all process and packaging equipment.

What are we looking for?

· High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education

· 2+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience and/or technical degree or trade certification

· Fundamental understanding 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 including 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.

Preferred Qualifications

· Technical degree or certification

· Fabrication and welding experience

· PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

· Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance 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).

· 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 between $36.52+ /hour

· Shift Differential: $1.50/hour

· Sign on Bonus: $7,500

· Annual Bonus and Merit Increases

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Job Description

Mars Snacking- Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA

· Pay: Based on experience starting at $36.52/hour + and $1.50/hour shift premium

· Sign On Bonus: $7,500K

· This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

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)

o Please note that while this role is initially offered for the specified shift, shift schedules are subject to change in the future based on operational and business needs

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.

· 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

· Relocation will not be offered for this role

Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility

What can you expect from Mars?

· Work with 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.