R157023 Shift Controls Technician ($5K Sign-on Bonus)

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.