Maintenance Technician - Newell Brands

Job ID: 2814

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Position: Maintenance Technician (S2)

Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm. 3pm-11:30pm; 11:00pm-7:30am

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Class: Factory Hourly

Location: Victorville, CA

Primary Responsibilities: The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for of performing ongoing facility maintenance and completing repairs on equipment. Provide support to correct change, repair, design, and maintain site equipment and facilities. These responsibilities must be done with attention given to safety, production schedules and requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

Perform daily checks, maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair all distribution and facilities equipment.

Enter, track, and perform analysis of machine data for execution of corrective actions for improvement.

Adhere to developed SOP's / checklists for PM's, CM's, TPM's for best practices of maintaining facilities equipment.

Respond to trouble calls.

Enter all machine information into designated work order system.

Use ladder logic and motor control circuits to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment.

Assist maintenance leadership to ensure that PM's / CM's / TPM's are executed efficiently, effectively and on schedule by auditing and optimizing process.

Be willing to participate and contribute in several of our facility programs, such as SEAL, Housekeeping, Safety Committee, etc.

Act as first responder in facility emergencies.

Compliance with all safety standards and regulations and perform all duties in a safe manner.

Position Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent.

Vocational/Technical School certificate (Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electricity) plus 2+ years' experience in a similar industrial environment which includes electrical and machine repair, installation, and troubleshooting.

Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.

Proficient in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic systems facility and material handling equipment.

Must be able to read mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics, prints and service manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Understanding of PLC programming basics.

Familiar with troubleshooting / repair of PLC, I/O logic, AC/DC drives.

Ability to make machine parts on lathe and milling machine.

Fabrication and welding skills.

Excellent people and communication skills, both written and verbal. Must possess professional demeanor when communicating by e-mail, radio, telephone, meetings and in person.

Must freely share knowledge & skills with other personnel.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.

Team player; flexible in accepting work assignments.

Ability to work any shift and over time as needed; other maintenance and/or facilities projects as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements

Considerable physical effort lifting and moving material or objects that are average weight continuously and heavy weight material or objects frequently

Ability to walk long distances and stand up to 10-12 hours

Able to bend, stretch, and reach low and high places frequently and work in awkward positions

Climb stairs and step ladders (anywhere from 2 step up to 9 ft)

Operate forklift and scissors lift

Lift light weight objects or material overhead occasionally

Pass a depth perception eye exam and medical questionnaire

Ability to work in high places of 35-40 ft. and look up to high places by bending neck

Manual Effort Applied Time Effort Applied

Negligible --Up to 1 lb. Rare --Up to 15%

Very Light --Over 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs. Occasional --Over 15% and up to 40%

Light --Over 5 lbs. And up to 25 lbs. Frequent --Over 40% and up to 70%

Average --Over 25 lbs. And up to 50 lbs. Continuous --Over 70%

Heavy --Over 50 lbs.

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.

The California base pay range for this position is from $64,480 to 68,640. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.