Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)
Mars · Hackettstown, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Mars (food & beverage) in Hackettstown, NJ.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, TPM, FDA / GMP, PLC, Automation, Machining
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- Welding 28%
- EHS / safety 25%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 23%
- ✓ SAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Requirements
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓4+ years’ of industrial maintenance experience
- ✓Understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Schematics and/or Mechanical Drawings
- ✓Willingness to develop technical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree or Technical/Trade Certification in a technical discipline
- ✓6+ years’ of industrial maintenance experience
- ✓Relevant Technical Degree/Relevant Trade Certification
- ✓Understanding of AC/DC Electrical (up to 480VAC 3 Phase), Hydraulic, Pneumatic Schematics and Mechanical Drawings
- ✓PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)
- ✓Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
- ✓Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, and lean over equipment
- ✓Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
- ✓Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms.
- ✓Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, understanding)
- ✓Flexibility to work a schedule that supports production needs
What will be your key responsibilities?
- ✓Troubleshoot Pneumatic, Basic Hydraulic, AC/DC Electrical Systems, Automation (PLC and Instrumentation), Machining, and Mechanical Systems on Process and Packaging Equipment.
- ✓Perform routine electrical and mechanical problem-solving on process & packaging equipment.
- ✓Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) on Process & Packaging Equipment.
- ✓Support Operations in equipment setup, changeover, and training of operators in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
- ✓Document Work Orders (WO) using Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance).
- ✓Engage in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Theory and Concepts, participate in Pillar Teams, and train fellow Technicians/Operators in AM activities, including conducting Breakdown Analysis (BDA’s).
- ✓Adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) Procedures, Confined Space Procedures, and all other Plant Safety/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
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Mars Snacking- Maintenance Technician- Hackettstown, NJ
- •Pay: Based on experience starting at $38+ per hour and $1.50 shift premium
- •We manufacture M&Ms: Chocolate and Peanut
Shift Schedule
- •Shift: 3rd Shift (Nights)
- •Schedule: 2-2-3 (rotating)
- •Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
- •Training Schedule: the first 90 days of employment will be training on the day shift from 6:30am- 7pm on the 2.2.3 schedule.
Description of Role
The Maintenance Technician is tasked with maintaining and repairing equipment in a high-production environment, balancing multiple mechanical, electrical, and administrative responsibilities.
What are we looking for?
Total Rewards
- •Starting Pay: $38+ per hour (based on experience)
- •Shift Premium : $1.50/hour
- •Overtime Potential
- •Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
- •Benefits Starting Day One:
- •Medical, Vision, and Dental
- •Up to 6% 401K match
- •Vacation time
- •Tuition reimbursement
- •Short/Long Term Disability
- •18 weeks parental leave
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 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.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 35.71 - USD 49.10