Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH is looking for a Maintenance Technical Lead

Pay:

- Hourly Rate: $43.27- $57.69 /HR (based on experience)

- Shift Premium: $1.50/HR

- Sign-On Bonus: $5,000K

*Additional Total Rewards Below

What do we Manufacture?

Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams, Whiskas, Sheba pet food and Greenies and temptations treats.

What is the required shift?

Rotating shift between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift (must be available for all three)

1st shift: 7am-3:30pm2nd shift: 3pm-11:30pm3rd shift: 11pm- 7:30am"4th Shift": OFF 5 days in a rowWeekend Hours: 12 hour shift

*Further discussions in interview process

Job Purpose?

Responsible for providing efficient, safe, and reliable leadership to the shift maintenance team. This role involves indirect management, planning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the site’s manufacturing equipment, utilities, and factory infrastructure.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma, GED or higher3+ years of maintenance technician experience in mechanical and electrical disciplinesUnderstanding of electrical understanding (e.g. AC/DC Electrical up to 480VAC, 3 Phase etc)Knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc)Prior experience in developing and coaching peers

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum 8 hours/ shift).Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical/Trade Certification or technical degreeIndustrial electrical experience5+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting process and packaging systems in a manufacturing environmentPrevious manufacturing experiencePLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

What will be my Key Responsibilities?

Assist technicians in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and calibrating electrical sensing devices and instrumentation, including:

Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, weight, position sensorsFlow and analytical instruments480V electrical power systemsInstrumentation, motor controls, VFDs, servos, I/O devices/modules, PLCs, and HMIs

Indirectly coach, coordinate, and develop the technical team

Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to established safety permits, OSHA regulations, escalation protocols, corrective actions, and food safety risk assessments

Support factory utilities infrastructure, including air compressors, boilers, chillers, and wastewater systems

Initiate Breakdown Analyses (BDAs) for failures that meet the BDA trigger criteria

Perform ad hoc requests as needed

Total Rewards:

Based on experience between $43.27- $57.69 /HR Shift differential of $1.50/HRSign on Bonus: $5,000OT potentialAnnual bonus pay outYearly pay increasesMedical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!Up to 6% 401K matchVacation timeTuition reimbursementShort/Long Term disability18 weeks Parental Leave

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 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.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.