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Join Mars Petcare as a Reliability Maintenance Technician in Columbus, OH. This full-time role features a rotating shift schedule with shifts lasting up to 12 hours. Earn a competitive wage ranging from $36.52 to $42.62 per hour plus a $1.50 per hour shift premium and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, supported by day-one benefits.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 2+ years of maintenance experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a technical area AND 1+ years of maintenance-related experience.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
  • Proficient using computer software such as MS Office, SAP, and email.
  • Ability to perform frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs), stand for extended periods, and work in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
  • Preferred: Technical degree/certifications, 3+ years as a maintenance technician, material machining and welding knowledge, electrical systems knowledge, predictive/conditioned maintenance skills, and ability to read blueprints and PLC ladder logic.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting and repair: Safely and quickly diagnose and repair controls, electrical, and mechanical equipment during factory runtime and downtime.
  • Preventive maintenance: Inspect equipment for wear, metal fatigue, and damage, and perform assigned preventive maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
  • Continuous improvement: Communicate observed issues to System Technicians and help develop solutions for recurrent problems.
  • Compliance: Comply with Mars Petcare quality and food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
  • Potential transition routes: People from industrial maintenance, mechanical technician, or electromechanical background roles may bring relevant hands-on repair and troubleshooting skills, alongside meeting the educational and manufacturing experience requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Reliability Maintenance Technician- Columbus, OH

  • Pay: Based off experience ranging between $36.52- $42.62/hour and $1.50/hour shift premium
  • Sign on bonus: $5K
  • This site manufactures petfood

Shift Schedule:

Rotating Shift:

  • 1st shift: Mon-Fri: 7A-3:30P; Sat-Sun 7A-7:30P
  • 2nd shift: Mon-Fri: 3P-11:30P
  • 3rd shift: Mon-Fri: 11P- 7:30A; Sat-Sun 7P-7:30A
  • "4th Shift": OFF 5 days

Description of Role:

The Maintenance Technician (Single Serve) responds to unplanned work orders to safely and quickly bring equipment back to production status. Troubleshoot, diagnose and make required repairs that include but are not limited to controls, electrical and mechanical equipment and systems during factory runtime and down time while also driving continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent education AND 2+ years of experience in a maintenance capacity

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical area (Ex: Engineering) AND 1+ years’ experience in a maintenance related capacity
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment
  • Proficient using computer software’s (ex: MS Office, SAP, and email)

Physical Requirements:

  • Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
  • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
  • Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
  • Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
  • Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical degree or certification(s)
  • 3+ years’ experience as a maintenance technician
  • Basic material machining and welding knowledge
  • Knowledge of electrical systems
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Mars

Reliability Maintenance Technician ($5K Sign On Bonus)

Columbus
On-site
$36.52 - $42.62/hour + $1.50/hr shift premium + $5K sign-on bonus
  • Predictive and conditioned maintenance skills
  • Read and interpret blueprints, basic/intermediate electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.
  • What will be your Key Responsibilities?

    • Ensure complete and timely closeout of unplanned work orders with a clear description of the observed problems, actions taken and follow-ups
    • Inspect equipment for wear, metal fatigue and damage.
    • Communicate issues observed to the System Technician and develop solutions for recurrent issues.
    • Perform assigned preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
    • Work with the System Technicians to improve performance of systems.
    • Train associates new to the area.
    • Support department with overtime, covering short staffing on shifts during call offs and vacation.
    • Comply to Mars Petcare quality and food safety policies, procedures, QMP and other auditable quality, food safety and regulatory standards in order to ensure a safe and quality product intended to delight the consumer.
    • Any ad hoc requests

    Total Rewards

    • Starting Pay: Ranging between $36.52- $42.62/hour and $1.50/hour shift premium

    • Shift Differential: $1.50/hour

    • Sign on Bonus: $5K

    • Annual Bonus and Merit Increases

    • Benefits Starting Day One:

      • Medical, Vision, and Dental
      • Up to 6% 401(k) match
      • Vacation time
      • Tuition reimbursement
      • Short/Long-Term Disability
      • 18 weeks parental leave
    • Relocation will not be offered

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