System Technician

Job Description

Job Description:

Company: Mars Petcare

Location: Columbus, OH

Title: Systems Technician

Pay: Based on experience between $40.20- $44.16/hour

Required Shift:

Day shift: Monday- Friday 6am- 2:30pm (flexible pending business needs)

• Must be available to be on call (more to discuss during interview process)

Job Purpose:

System Technicians are responsible for making regular, systematic improvements in the safety, efficiency, and reliability of equipment. They define, maintain and execute the Progressive maintenance (PM) program for their assigned systems and for driving continuous improvement, working with Engineering, Technical Services and Production in the design and implementation of new equipment and processes.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or higher
• 3+ years’ experience in a maintenance capacity within a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical systems and equipment
• Experience with PLC installation, programming, troubleshooting and/or repair
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their controls
• Steel fabrication experience
• Experience operating a Forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Degree or certificate preferably in Reliability, Electrical or Mechanical
• Machining skills
• FDA Better Process Control certification
• Forklift operation certification
• Electrical experience: troubleshoot, test and repair single and 3 phase powered equipment, AC and DC controls systems, AC variable speed and servo drives, etc

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent 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
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write and understand English

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Creation and maintenance of the preventative work schedule for equipment
• Identification of recurring problems and the development of effective solutions to reduce the level of unplanned maintenance.
• Install, repair, troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems and equipment
• Ensuring all PM/planned work orders are coordinated
• Training Shift Technicians in the maintenance of assigned equipment and keeping them fully informed about any modifications being made to the equipment.
• Application of predictive maintenance technologies and implementation of condition-based monitoring systems on assigned systems in coordination with CI Technician.
• System reliability improvement through on-going efforts
• Sctive participation with Project Engineers in the design of new systems.
• Participation in the general administration of the Maintenance Department through the effective use of SAP, Weever and Microsoft apps as well as involvement in safety, housekeeping, and Best Practice initiatives.
• Responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety
• Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards:

• Based on experience between $40.20- $44.16/hour

• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases
• Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave