Manufacturing Maintenance Lead

Manufacturing Maintenance Lead locationColumbus, Ohio, United States categorySupply Chain & Engineering Job ID: R151145 Job Description: 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. About Mars: Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow. Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. 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