Manufacturing Maintenance Lead

Mars Petcare- Manufacturing Maintenance Lead- Columbus, OH

• Pay Range: Based on experience: $43- $57/hour & $1.50/hour shift premium

• Sign On Bonus: $5,000K

• 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:

This role includes indirect oversite of planning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the site's manufacturing equipment, utilities, and factory infrastructure. This role also includes coaching and developing of the associates on team.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or higher

• 3+ years’ experience in a maintenance technician related role

• Mechanical disciplines (including hydraulic and pneumatic systems)

• Experience in electrical disciplines (such as AC/DC electrical systems from 4-20mA to 480 VAC, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and 3-phase power)

• Familiar with PLC controls

• Demonstrated ability to develop and coach peers

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 relevant certification

• Industrial electrical experience

• Over 5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting process and packaging systems

• Prior manufacturing experience

• Proficient in PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting

What will be my Key Responsibilities?

• Assist technicians in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and calibrating electrical sensing devices and instrumentation, including:

  • Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature and weight, position sensors

  • Flow and analytical instruments

  • 480V electrical power systems

  • Instrumentation, motor controls, VFDs, servos, I/O devices/modules, PLCs, and HMIs

• Indirectly coach, coordinate and develop the technical team

• Support factory utilities infrastructure, including air compressors, boilers, chillers, and wastewater systems

• Perform ad hoc requests as needed

Total Rewards 

• Pay: Based on experience between $43- $57/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

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.