Job Description:

Maintenance Technician Trainee at Mars Petcare

Location: Columbus, OH
Title: Maintenance Technician Trainee
Pay: $30.09/HR

What do we manufacture?

Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams, Whiskas, Sheba, Greenies, and Temptations.

What is the required shift?

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

Week One: 1st shift 7 days in a row (Mon-Fri: 7A-3:30P; Sat-Sun 7A-7:30P)Week Two: 2nd shift 5 days in a row (Mon-Fri: 3P-11:30P)Week Three: 3rd shift 7 days in a row (Mon-Fri: 11P- 7:30A; Sat/Sun 7P-7:30A)Week Four: OFF 5 days in a row

*Further discussions in interview process

Job Purpose

The role is designed to develop mechanical and electrical skills, focusing on maintaining manufacturing and packaging equipment from a maintenance perspective.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience:2+ years of experience in troubleshooting processes and mechanical systemsFundamental electrical understandingFundamental understanding of industrial controlsPrevious manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stoopingAbility to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, lean over equipmentAbility to stand and/or work on feet for extended periodsAbility to work a flexible schedule to support production needs and conduct multi-task work in a fast-paced environmentCan perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationAbility to read, write, and understand English

Preferred Qualifications

Associate of Applied Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or related fieldExperience with TPM, AM, AWT, 5S, Continuous Improvement

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Diagnose and troubleshoot processing, filling, packaging, and warehouse systems during factory runtime.Inspect equipment for wear, abnormalities, metal fatigue, and damage.Write and complete planned and unplanned work orders to correct safety, product, and asset issues.Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.Identify potential unsafe conditions, food safety risks, and make improvement recommendations.Daily involvement with area/equipment AM/PM performance boards.Drive the mindset and methodology to increase “Mean Time Between Failures” (MTBF) and promote a Zero Breakdown culture.

Total Rewards:

Starting pay: $30.09/HRShift PremiumOT potential Annual bonus pay outAnnual merit increasesMedical, vision & dental- Starts day one!Up to 6% 401K matchVacation time Tuition reimbursementShort/Long Term disability18 weeks parental leave