Maintenance Technician Trainee

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