Job Description:

Job: Senior Reliability Technician

Shift: Nights - 6pm-6am (2-2-3 Rotation, Work every other weekend)

Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)

Royal Canin is seeking Packaging Operator to join our exciting pet food business at a Fremont, NE manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Royal Canin offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The Senior Reliability Technician should have the ability to troubleshoot various competencies: Advanced pneumatic, basic hydraulic, AC/DC electrical systems, automation (PLC and Instrumentation), automation, machining, and mechanical systems on all process and packaging equipment with minimal guidance. As part of a team, properly maintain and repair equipment in a fast paced, high production work environment, while prioritizing multiple mechanical/electrical and administrative tasks. Reliability Tech IIs will be able to train junior technicians on technical and administrative skills. They will also be a main escalation point on shift to ensure issues are resolved quickly and planned work is completed or passed on to next shift.

What are we looking for?

Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC Electrical components (up to 480VAC 3 Phase) including motor starters, switches and sensors found on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes

Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner at the component level on all assigned equipment, i.e. sorting systems and palletizing robots

Willingness to develop required technical skills

Ability to train on technical skills applicable to role

Significant troubleshooting capability

Conflict management

PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

Ability to engage and work with vendors to complete projects

Food safety, ISO, HACCP, Food processing and materials conversion

Excellent technical problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Organizational and time management skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

Practice safety and support team safety awareness

Assist with completion of team workload as scheduled

Ensure information is entered in the CMMS to track utilization and feedback is given on all work completed during shift

Coordinate and prioritize assigned daily workload.

Ensure major issues are recorded and communicated to upper management.

Ensure issues and temporary repairs are escalated to Area Maintenance Leads and oncoming shift to ensure plan to fully resolve is in process.

Support team with positive motivation and team engagement.

Mentor junior technicians on maintenance practices and all technical disciplines needed to be successful as a technician.

Be a main point of contact for first escalations from operations to ensure these issues are resolved quickly.

Suggest and work on continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero losses due to equipment failures and technical issues.

Participate in RCA on equipment and process failures to provide insight and suggest corrective actions.

Audit PMs and task lists, giving feedback on improvement ideas and ensuring all parts listed are accurate.

Give feedback to Area Maintenance Leads on scheduled work to ensure work is completed accurately and completely.

Communicate effectively on shift and to the technical team to ensure any support requests are fulfilled.

Basic MIG and TIG welding ability for repairs.

Ensure storeroom processes are followed correctly to ensure inventory is accurate.

Other duties as assigned by Area Maintenance Leads and Reliability Manager.

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.