Maintenance Technician Trainee (2 Openings)

Mars Petcare- Maintenance Technician Trainee- Columbus, OH

• Pay Rate: $30.33/hour & $1.50/hour shift premium
• This site manufactures Petfood: Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams & Whiskas

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 is designed to develop mechanical and electrical skills, with a focus on maintaining manufacturing and packaging equipment. It aims to equip associates with the skillsets needed to grow and advance within the business.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience troubleshooting mechanical systems and processes
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of electrical principles
• Fundamental understanding of industrial control systems

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

• Associates or technical degree
• Experience with TPM, AM, AWT, 5S, or Continuous Improvement

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Develop in diagnosing and troubleshooting processing, filling, packaging, and warehouse systems during factory operations.
• Understands how to inspect equipment for wear, abnormalities, metal fatigue, and damage.
• Write and complete both planned and unplanned work orders.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Identify potential unsafe conditions and food safety risks, and recommend improvements.
• Participate daily in area/equipment AM/PM performance board activities.
• Promote a mindset and methodology focused on increasing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and fostering a Zero Breakdown culture
• Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards 

• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $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