Mars
Manufacturing & IndustrialDirect Workday career site

R157023 Shift Controls Technician ($5K Sign-on Bonus)

Pay
$44 – $59 per hour
Location
Columbus, OH · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
3+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
21 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • PLC
  • HMI
  • motor control systems
  • electrical schematics

Also useful

  • SCADA
  • automation

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k match
  • Tuition

About the role

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? Minimum

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

Pay and benefits

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 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.

Read the original posting

From Mars's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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