Maintenance Technician - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - 12 Hour Night Shift

Royal Canin SAS; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting machinery to ensure operational efficiency and product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical skills, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. You will be part of a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and safety. With a competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Access to Mars University for development

Industry-competitive salary

Company bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical-electrical skills required.
• Ability to learn additional skills and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Address problems to root cause and perform routine repairs.
• Communicate effectively with operators and management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-building skills

Analytical skills

Education

Industrial Maintenance or Vocational Schooling

Tools

Machine shop tools

Welding equipment

Plumbing tools

Job description

This role will provide a $2,500 Sign-on bonus. We are currently hiring for a 12-hour Night Shift schedule.

The Maintenance Technicians are multi-skilled system experts in their assigned areas, highly functional in multiple disciplines. They must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. They function as members of a maintenance team responsible for maintaining assets to a baseline state, including troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery in their area.

This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Industrial Maintenance, Journeyman, or vocational schooling preferred; experience with mechanical-electrical skills required.
• Some experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lifting capability of 25 lbs.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Excel and Word.

Knowledge / Experience

• Ability to learn additional skills and responsibilities.
• Experience with machine shop tools, fabrication, welding, plumbing, or pipefitting is a bonus but not required.
• Strong understanding of factory processes.
• Strong analytical, mechanical, and electrical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and train others.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel to other sites for equipment maintenance training.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Perform assigned activities within a line or area.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Address problems to root cause, perform routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, and operator training in Autonomous Maintenance activities.
• Understand maintenance scheduling, planning, and inventory management.
• Respond to reactive maintenance calls and complete work orders.
• Communicate effectively with operators, peers, supervisors, and management.
• Support team and site safety policies and procedures.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 talented associates guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow. Receive industry-competitive salary and benefits, including company bonuses and access to Mars University for development.