R157023 Shift Controls Technician ($5K Sign-on Bonus)
Mars, Incorporated · mars.com
Columbus
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The job in short
Shift controls technician.
PLC
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- USA-Ohio-Columbus
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full 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:
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 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 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.
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