About this role
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Maintenance Technician Trainee- Columbus, OH
• Pay: Based on experience starting at $30.33/hour and $1.50 Shift Premium • This site manufactures petfood Shift Schedule: Rotating Shift:
• 1st shift: Mon-Fri: 7A-3:30P; Sat-Sun 7A-7:30P • 2nd shift: Mon-Fri: 3P-11:30P • 3rd shift: Mon-Fri: 11P- 7:30A; Sat-Sun 7P-7:30A • "4th Shift": OFF 5 days
• Initial training will be on day shift Description of Role: As a Maintenance Mechanic Trainee, you will have the opportunity to develop mechanical/electrical skills and learn how to maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment. This is a feeder role for Shift Technicians, System Technicians, and Steam / Boiler Technicians. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements:
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical and mechanical problems • Proficient in computer software’s including MS office and email
Physical Requirements:
• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. • Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs) • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping. • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces. • Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours • Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions • Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English. Preferred Qualifications:
• Technical degree or certifications • Fundamental electrical understanding • Understanding of industrial controls
What will be my key responsibilities?
• Diagnose and troubleshoot processing, filling, packaging, and warehouse systems during factory runtime. • Adjust based on evaluations taken during the shift. Inspect equipment for wear, abnormalities, metal fatigue and damage. • Write and complete planned and unplanned work orders to correct safety, product and asset issues. • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems. • Identify potential unsafe conditions and make improvement recommendations. • Identify potential food safety risks and make improvement recommendations. • Daily involvement with area/equipment AM/PM performance boards. • Drive the mindset and methodology to increase “Mean Time Between Failures” (MTBF) and Zero Breakdown culture. • Any ad hoc requests Total Rewards
• Starting Pay: $30.33/hour + • Shift Differential: $1.50/hour • 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