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.
