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

Mars; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium $1.50/hour

Sign-on bonus $5K

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 in Columbus, OH is seeking a Shift Controls Technician responsible for maintaining, diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and motor control systems. The role combines office-based duties with occasional plant-floor visits to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 3+ years in electrical/automation, and strong PLC/HMI knowledge. The site offers competitive pay, shift premiums, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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 read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

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

Skills

PLC & HMIs knowledge

Electrical controls systems

Motor control systems

Reading schematics/wiring diagrams

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in a technical field (preferred)

Tools

SCADA familiarity

Job description

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:

• 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 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

Total Rewards

• Pay: Based on experiencebetween $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.