R157023 Shift Controls Technician ($5K Sign-on Bonus)
Mars · Columbus, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 19 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Mars (food & beverage) in Columbus, OH.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live controls postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 75%
- ✓ PLC 67%
- Robotics 58%
- Welding 25%
- Team leadership 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Mars
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
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- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Mars in Columbus
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Technician Trainee · Reliability · Technician
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Requirements
- ✓High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
- ✓3+ years’ experience in electrical systems, controls and/or automation.
- ✓Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and motor control systems
- ✓Able to accurately read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Occasionally lift/carry (10-50 lbs) and push/pull (50-300 lbs)
- ✓Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
- ✓If requested, able to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
- ✓Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
- ✓Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate’s degree, Bachelors degree or relevant certifications in a technical field
- ✓Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Expert in electrical and controls systems
What will be my
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform routine maintenance, basic repairs, troubleshooting, inspections, calibration, modifications and upgrades on electrical and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and motor control systems
- ◆Support the installation and setup of new control systems and automation equipment
- ◆Identify and resolve minor faults in control systems and recommend continuous improvements
- ◆Maintaining inventory of tools, parts, and supplies needed for control system maintenance
- ◆Follow all safety procedures and protocols when servicing control systems and electrical equipment
- ◆Any ad hoc requests
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Job Description
Mars Petcare- Shift Controls Technician- Columbus, OH
- •Pay Range: Based on experience: $44- $59/hour
- •Shift Premium: $1.50/hour
- •Sign On Bonus : $5K
- •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
The Controls Technician is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to the production floor and responsible for maintaining, diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical/motor controls and PLC Logic to minimize downtime and ensure optimal system performance.
What are we looking for?
Total Rewards
- •Pay: Based on experience between $44- $59/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
- •Relocation will not be offered
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.