System Technician

Company: Mars Petcare

Location: Columbus, OH

Title: Systems Technician

Pay: Based on experience between $40.20- $44.16/hour

Required Shift:

Day shift: Monday- Friday 6am- 2:30pm (flexible pending business needs)

Must be available to be on call (more to discuss during interview process)

Job Purpose:

System Technicians are responsible for making regular, systematic improvements in the safety, efficiency, and reliability of equipment. They define, maintain and execute the Progressive maintenance (PM) program for their assigned systems and for driving continuous improvement, working with Engineering, Technical Services and Production in the design and implementation of new equipment and processes.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher

3+ years’ experience in a maintenance capacity within a manufacturing environment

Previous experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical systems and equipment

Experience with PLC installation, programming, troubleshooting and/or repair

Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their controls

Steel fabrication experience

Experience operating a Forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Degree or certificate preferably in Reliability, Electrical or Mechanical

Machining skills

FDA Better Process Control certification

Forklift operation certification

Electrical experience: troubleshoot, test and repair single and 3 phase powered equipment, AC and DC controls systems, AC variable speed and servo drives, etc

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent 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

Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment

Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to read, write and understand English

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Creation and maintenance of the preventative work schedule for equipment

Identification of recurring problems and the development of effective solutions to reduce the level of unplanned maintenance.

Install, repair, troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems and equipment

Ensuring all PM/planned work orders are coordinated

Training Shift Technicians in the maintenance of assigned equipment and keeping them fully informed about any modifications being made to the equipment.

Application of predictive maintenance technologies and implementation of condition-based monitoring systems on assigned systems in coordination with CI Technician.

System reliability improvement through on-going efforts

Sctive participation with Project Engineers in the design of new systems.

Participation in the general administration of the Maintenance Department through the effective use of SAP, Weever and Microsoft apps as well as involvement in safety, housekeeping, and Best Practice initiatives.

Responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety

Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards:

Based on experience between $40.20- $44.16/hour

OT potential

Annual bonus pay out

Annual merit increases

Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one!

Up to 6% 401K match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long Term disability

18 weeks parental leave

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