Multicraft Maintenance Mechanic

Who are we?   Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better   For   You   portfolio includes KIND ® , RXBAR ® , Nutri-Grain ® , Special K Bars ® , and Pure Organic ® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop Tarts, and MorningStar Farms.    Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.     We’re   looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively   impact   society along the way. If   you ’ re   looking to be a part of an inspiring,   energetic   and entrepreneurial environment,   you ’ ve   found the right place.     What   you ’ ll   do     Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Multicraft Maintenance Technician supports the Zanesville, OH Maintenance team for the Accelerator business—the division supporting KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's Bakery, and the newly   acquired   Kellanova   brands. The role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment performance. As the Accelerator division continues to evolve, this role will play an important part in supporting a growing manufacturing network through continuous improvement initiatives, equipment reliability efforts, and operational excellence.   This is an Overnight Shift position, 5pm-5am working on a 2-2-3 12-hour schedule with every other weekend off. The position starts at a rate of $35.91.     A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

Ensuring Performance Efficiency   –   Managing machine performance by   responding to equipment breakdowns, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, finding-fixing defects, and conducting Break Down Elimination on failures. Preventative Maintenance   –   Equipment inspections, lubrication, oil analysis, IR Electrical imaging, Ultra-sonic testing, Motor Amp readings, temperature measurements and time based rebuilds. Safely Execute   –   Understanding, following, and enforcing all established safety, health, and quality procedures to drive forward production. Provide Top Notch Customer Service   –   Establishing rapport with business partners across the plant floor to solve problems with a strong sense of urgency with a common goal.

We’re Looking for Someone With

Effective communication, basic computer software knowledge, interpersonal and organizational skills Sitting, standing, walking, lifting (50lbs), and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day Previous experience as a mechanic in a food manufacturing setting Experience in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on packaging and processing equipment Skills working with electronic controls, PLC’s, VFD’s, Servo Motors, Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems Previous metal fabrication and/or machining experience

What’s Next Applications for this position will be accepted through January 3, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.   Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.recruitment@kellanova.com .   Benefits offerings vary by site but are competitive and generally include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, along with an employee