Maintenance Technical Lead - (Sign-On Bonus)
About The Position
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-3:30pm 2nd shift: 3pm-11:30pm 3rd shift: 11pm- 7:30am "4th Shift" : OFF 5 days in a row Weekend 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 higher 3+ years of maintenance technician experience in mechanical and electrical disciplines Understanding 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 degree Industrial electrical experience 5+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting process and packaging systems in a manufacturing environment Previous manufacturing experience PLC/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 sensors Flow and analytical instruments 480V electrical power systems Instrumentation, 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/HR OT potential Annual bonus pay out Yearly pay increases Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one! Up to 6% 401K match Vacation time Tuition reimbursement Short/Long Term disability 18 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or higher
- 3+ years of maintenance technician experience in mechanical and electrical disciplines
- Understanding 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Technical/Trade Certification or technical degree
- Industrial electrical experience
- 5+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting process and packaging systems in a manufacturing environment
- Previous manufacturing experience
- PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and calibrating electrical sensing devices and instrumentation, including: Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, weight, position sensors
- Flow and analytical instruments
- 480V electrical power systems
- Instrumentation, 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
Benefits
- Based on experience between $43.27- $57.69 /HR
- Shift differential of $1.50/HR
- OT potential
- Annual bonus pay out
- Yearly pay increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks Parental Leave
- 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.
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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
