Job Details

Maintenance Technical Lead

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

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

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?

• 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.