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Mars is hiring a Electro - Mechanical Maintenance Technician ($10k Sign On Bonus) in Elizabethtown, PA. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 6. The advertised pay is $40 an hour. The description mentions SAP. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 4 of them in Elizabethtown, PA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 2 Engineering & Mfg openings in Elizabethtown, PA today; the typical one asks for 5 years.
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Mars advertises $40 an hour. That is higher than about 89% of the 9 engineering & mfg jobs in Pennsylvania that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $32.20 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $40 an hour comes to about $83,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Pennsylvania tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Mars
Mars has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (14), software & IT (12) and retail & stores (10). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (32), Franklin, TN (8) and Salt Lake City, UT (7). 2% of them are remote, 17% are open to entry-level candidates and 6% show pay. We collect Mars' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
Mars Snacking- Electro - Mechanical Maintenance Technician- Elizabethtown, PA
- Pay: Based on experiencestarting at $40/hour+ and $1.50/hour shift premium
- Sign On Bonus: $10K
- 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)
- 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 Electro - MechanicalMaintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment in a fast-paced, high-production environment while prioritizing multiple mechanical and electrical tasks including troubleshooting and servicing automation (PLC, VFD, and instrumentation), AC/DC electrical systems, advanced pneumatic/ hydraulic systems, and mechanical maintenance (fabrication, welding, etc.) across manufacturing equipment.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
- Licenses (EX: Journeymen), degree or certifications in electronics, mechatronics or related area
- 5+ years industrial maintenance experience
- Industrial electrical experience including PLC troubleshooting
- Hands on fabrication experience including lathes, milling machines, or welding
- Understanding of hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
- 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:
- Associates degree or higher in a technical area
- 8+ years industrial maintenance experience
- High Voltage experience (EX: >600 VAC)
- Previous food manufacturing experience
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
- Perform routine electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve PLC logic and hardware issues to minimize production downtime.
- 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).
- Actively 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 Plant Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned
Total Rewards
- Starting Pay: Based on experience between $40+ /hour
- Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
- Sign on Bonus: $10K
- 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 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.
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Mars' official careers site on November 6, 2026 and checked it again November 12, 5:17 AM ET. Mars will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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