Maintenance Technical Lead

Company: Mars
Location: Columbus
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH is looking for a Maintenance Technical Lead - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Pay: - Hourly Rate: $43.27- $57.69 /HR (based on experience) - Shift Premium: $1.50/HR - Sign-On Bonus: $5,000K *Additional Total Rewards Below What do we Manufacture? - Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams, Whiskas, Sheba pet food and Greenies and temptations treats. What is the required shift? Rotating shift between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift (must be available for all three) - 1st shift: 7am-3:30pm - 2nd shift: 3pm-11:30pm - 3rd shift: 11pm- 7:30am - "4th Shift": OFF 5 days in a row - Weekend Hours: 12 hour shift *Further discussions in interview process Job Purpose? Responsible for providing efficient, safe, and reliable leadership to the shift maintenance team. This role involves indirect management, planning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the sites manufacturing equipment, utilities, and factory infrastructure. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements: - High school diploma, GED or higher - 3 years of maintenance technician experience in mechanical and electrical disciplines - Understanding of electrical understanding (e.g. AC/DC Electrical up to 480VAC, 3 Phase etc) - Knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc) - Prior experience in developing and coaching peers Physical Requirements: - Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.) - Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping. - Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment. - Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum 8 hours/ shift). - Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms. - Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Preferred Qualifications: - Technical/Trade Certification or technical degree - Industrial electrical experience - 5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting process and packaging systems in a manufacturing environment - Previous manufacturing experience - PLC/Instrumentation troubleshooting skills 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, 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 - Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to established safety permits, OSHA regulations, escalation protocols, corrective actions, and food safety risk assessments - Support factory utilities infrastructure, including air compressors, boilers, chillers, and wastewater systems - Initiate Breakdown Analyses (BDAs) for failures that meet the BDA trigger criteria - Perform ad hoc requests as needed Total Rewards: - Based on experience between $43.27- $57.69 /HR - Shift differential of $1.50/HR - OT potential - Annual bonus pay out - Yearly pay increases - Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one! - Up to 6% 401K match - Vacation time - Tuition reimbursement - Short/Long Term disability - 18 weeks Parental Leave What can you expect from Mars? - Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. - Join a purpose driven company, where were 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. - 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 worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BENS ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the worlds 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:Mars is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. Required qualifications: - Legally authorized to work in the United States - 18 years or older

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