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

About the 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. This site manufactures pet food: Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Iams, Whiskas and Sheba.

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
• Maintain 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

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
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications in a technical field
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert in electrical and controls systems

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

Pay

• Base pay: $44–$59/hour based on experience
• Shift differential: $1.50/hour
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000
• Annual bonus and merit increases

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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental starting day one
• 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 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
• Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus