Maintenance Technician Trainee
- Company: Mars Canada
- Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-10-08
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Maintenance Technician Trainee- Columbus, OH
* Pay: Based on experience starting at $30.33/hour and $1.50 Shift Premium
* This site manufactures petfood
Shift Schedule:
Rotating Shift:
* 1st shift: Mon-Fri: 7A-3:30P; Sat-Sun 7A-7:30P
* 2nd shift: Mon-Fri: 3P-11:30P
* 3rd shift: Mon-Fri: 11P- 7:30A; Sat-Sun 7P-7:30A
* "4th Shift": OFF 5 days
* Initial training will be on day shift
Description of Role:
As a Maintenance Mechanic Trainee, you will have the opportunity to develop mechanical/electrical skills and learn how to maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment. This is a feeder role for Shift Technicians, System Technicians, and Steam / Boiler Technicians.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
* 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
Physical Requirements:
* Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
* Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
* Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
* Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
* Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
* Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Technical degree or certifications
* Fundamental electrical understanding
* Understanding of industrial controls
What will be my key 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
Total Rewards
* Starting Pay: $30.33/hour +
* Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
* 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