Maintenance Technician Trainee — Fast-Track to Tech Roles

Mars; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Mars Petcare seeks a Maintenance Technician Trainee in Columbus, OH to develop mechanical/electrical skills and maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment. This feeder role trains for Shift Technicians and Steam/Boiler Technicians, with 12‑hour shifts and initial day shift training. Candidates need a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, plus strong troubleshooting abilities. Competitive benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical and mechanical problems.
• Proficient in computer software’s including MS office and email.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot processing, filling, packaging, and warehouse systems during factory runtime.
• Adjust based on evaluations taken during the shift. Inspect equipment for wear, abnormalities, metal fatigue and damage.
• Write and complete planned and unplanned work orders to correct safety, product and asset issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Identify potential unsafe conditions and make improvement recommendations.
• Identify potential food safety risks and make improvement recommendations.
• Daily involvement with area/equipment AM/PM performance boards.
• Drive the mindset and methodology to increase “Mean Time Between Failures” (MTBF) and Zero Breakdown culture.
• Any ad hoc requests

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Industrial controls

Electrical fundamentals

Job description

Mars Petcare seeks a Maintenance Technician Trainee in Columbus, OH to develop mechanical/electrical skills and maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment. This feeder role trains for Shift Technicians and Steam/Boiler Technicians, with 12‑hour shifts and initial day shift training. Candidates need a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, plus strong troubleshooting abilities. Competitive benefits start day one.