Manufacturing Maintenance Lead

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

SaturdaySunday: 7:00 AM 7:30 PM

MondayFriday: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Weekend Off

2nd Shift

MondayFriday: 3:00 PM 11:30 PM

Weekend Off

3rd Shift

MondayFriday: 11:00 PM 7:30 AM

SaturdaySunday: 7:00 PM 7:30 AM

5 Days Off Monday- Friday

Description of Role:

This role includes indirect oversight 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.