Mechanical Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Mars scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 Food Nutritionsegment, where we bring people together through flavour.
Role Title: Day Shift Mechanical Technician
Location: Wyong NSW
Hours: Full-time, Day Shift 7am -3pm
Reporting to: Mechanical Workshop Manager
What you’ll do:
- Complete mechanical maintenance, repairs and fabrication activities across the manufacturing site.
- Carry out stainless steel sheet fabrication, including measuring, cutting, folding, forming and fitting.
- Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components and equipment.
- Demonstrate strong experience in purge welding, ensuring high-quality internal weld finishes suitable for food manufacturing applications.
- Manufacture and modify platforms, brackets, chutes, hoppers, pipework, Tanks and other production equipment.
- Support breakdown maintenance, equipment upgrades and planned maintenance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, accessibility and maintainability through fabrication and engineering improvements.
- Work closely with Production teams to deliver targets.
- Ensure all fabrication and maintenance activities meet food safety, GMP, quality and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop and work environment.
- Follow site maintenance processes, procedures and work order requirements.
Your unique ingredients:
- Mechanical trade qualification or Fabrication Trade qualification.
- Strong experience working within food manufacturing or a similar hygienic processing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in stainless steel sheet fabrication.
- Advanced TIG welding capabilities, particularly with stainless steel.
- Strong practical experience in purge welding, including stainless steel pipework and hygienic applications.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
- Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and manage fabrication tasks from concept through to completion.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, food safety and quality standards.
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.
- Excellent Health and Wellness Programs.
- Stay active and energised with an onsite gym and walking track.
- Convenient onsite parking for a hassle-free commute
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.