Controls Technician ($5K Sign On Bonus)
About The Position
Mars Petcare- Controls Technician- Columbus, OH Pay Range: Based on experience: $43.27- $57.69 /hour and $1.50/hour shift premium Sign On Bonus: $5K This site manufactures petfood: Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Iams, Whiskas and Sheba. Shift Schedule: Rotating Shift (must be available for all) 1st Shift Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Weekend Off 2nd Shift Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM Weekend Off 3rd Shift Monday–Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM 5 Days Off Monday- Friday Description of Role: The Controls Technician is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to the production floor and responsible for maintaining, diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical/motor controls and PLC Logic to minimize downtime and ensure optimal system performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3+ years experience in electrical systems, controls and/or automation.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and motor control systems
- Able to accurately read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Occasionally lift/carry (10-50 lbs) and push/pull (50-300 lbs)
- Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
- If requested, able to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
- Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree, Bachelors degree or relevant certifications in a technical field
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance, basic repairs, troubleshooting, inspections, calibration, modifications and upgrades on electrical and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and motor control systems
- Support the installation and setup of new control systems and automation equipment
- Identify and resolve minor faults in control systems and recommend continuous improvements
- Maintaining inventory of tools, parts, and supplies needed for control system maintenance
- Follow all safety procedures and protocols when servicing control systems and electrical equipment
- Any ad hoc requests
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- 18 weeks parental leave
- Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
