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Controls Technician

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Summary

Location

Elizabethtown, United States

Salary

$36.52+/hour

Work

Full-time

Experience

2+ years

Key Benefits
6% 401k Match
Annual Bonus
18 Weeks Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

About this Job

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley-Controls Technician- Elizabethtown, PA

  • Pay: Based on experience starting at$36.52/hour +
  • This site manufactures DOVE chocolate

Shift Schedule:

  • Shift: 1st (Days)
  • Schedule: Monday- Friday
  • Hours: 6:30am-3pm (flexible pending business needs)

Description of Role:

The Controls Technician is responsible for ensuring efficient and reliable operation of manufacturing and industrial process control equipment and systems. It involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems to optimize production processes.

What are we looking for?

MinimumRequirements:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
  • 2+ years experience working with industrial control devices (Ex: pressure sensors, temperature transmitters, flow meters, etc.)
  • Knowledge of PLC programming and HMI systems
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, etc)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation schematics.

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 Certifications
  • 4+years experiencewith industrial control devices and systems
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

What will be yourKey Responsibilities?

  • Install, configure, and calibrate industrial control devices such as pressure sensors, temperature transmitters, flow meters, and other related instrumentation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to control devices and systems to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and engineering to support process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation including wiring diagrams, control schematics, and operational manuals.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: Based on experiencestarting at $36.52/hour +
  • Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
  • 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 is not offered for this role

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. A strong focus on 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.

About the Company

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We’re a unified force of 150,000+ Associates, taking action every day toward the world we want tomorrow. Our Five Principles have kept us true to ourselves and to our commitment to treat others in ways that are consistent with those values. Having stood the test of time, these principles will continue, keeping us free to move quickly and plan for the future. Quality - The consumer is our boss, quality is our work and value for money is our goal. Responsibility - As individuals, we demand total responsibility from ourselves; as Associates, we support the responsibilities of others. Mutuality - A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure. Efficiency - We use resources to the full, waste nothing and do only what we can do best. Freedom - We need freedom to shape our future; we need profit to remain free. Note to Parents: https://www.mars.com/about/policies-and-practices/note-to-parents/np-english For more information, please visit mars.com. Follow us: facebook.com/mars, twitter.com/marsglobal, instagram.com/marsglobal/, youtube.com/mars For more information about careers at Mars, please visit careers.mars.com Follow us: facebook.com/LifeAtMars, instagram.com/LifeAtMars/, tiktok.com/LifeAtMars Mars, Incorporated is not responsible for any content or activity made available via third party sites or services. Page subject to: mars.com/legal mars.com/privacy

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