Job Description:
Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!
Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.
Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.
About the role: This role will be working for our Mars Snacking segment, where we keep chocolate flowing and create daily moments of joy.
Role Title: Mechanical Fitter
Location: Asquith, Sydney NSW
Hours: Rotating 12 hour Day Shift (6am-6pm)
(Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) following week Thursday/Friday/Saturday
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Are you a skilled mechanical fitter seeking a new challenge? We are excited to offer you the opportunity to take on a pivotal role in our dynamic team as we strive for total reliability on our site.
In this role, you will be responsible for not only maintaining our factory equipment but also ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production lines. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:
What you’ll do:
Conducting preventative maintenance on machines to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
Troubleshooting and repairing faulty manufacturing and utility equipment while identifying and addressing the root cause of the issue.
Completing all necessary paperwork related to breakdowns, safety, and quality to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Demonstrating a sense of urgency to promptly address any potential faults and ensure all lines are fully operational.
Adhering to our quality, housekeeping, safety, and cleaning procedures to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
Collaborating with our dynamic team to improve and optimize our machines and processes.
Your unique ingredients:
Recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (Cert 3 Engineering Trade).
Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment (FMCG, food production or similar).
Mechanical fault finding & problem-solving skills.
Welding experience preferred but not required.
Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset—proactively collaborating with operations and cross-functional teams to resolve issues promptly.
Ability to operate general workshop machine tools E.g. Lathe, mill, drill
Prepare and support factory start up and shutdowns.
Proficient in using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), e.g. SAP PM.
Why you’ll love working for Mars:
Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.
People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.
Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.
Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.
Convenient onsite parking for a hassle-free commute.
Subsidised onsite canteen.
Awesome Health and Wellness Programmes including fitness passports.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.
Skills Required
- Recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification, such as Cert 3 Engineering Trade
- Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or similar environment
- Mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset
- Ability to operate general workshop machine tools, including a lathe, mill, and drill
- Ability to prepare for and support factory start-ups and shutdowns
- Proficiency using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, such as SAP PM
- Welding experience
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
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