About this role
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Shift Controls Technician- Columbus, OH
• Pay Range: Based on experience: $44- $59/hour • Shift Premium: $1.50/hour • 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.
What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education • 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 Physical Requirements:
• 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. Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree, Bachelors degree or relevant certifications in a technical field • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment • Expert in electrical and controls systems
What will be my Key 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
Total Rewards
• Pay: Based on experience between $44- $59/hour • 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
What can you expect from Mars?
• Work with 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.