Job ID: 4372 

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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.

                JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:         Machine Technician

Exempt:                                  No                                                                                                                                                       Location:         NC Department:                      Manufacturing                                                                                                

Supervisor:                  Staple Set Supervisor/Senior Process Technician                                                               

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SUMMARY:        Under minimal direction, repairs, rebuilds, performs change overs, and PM’s on Staple Set machinery and auxiliary equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Under minimal direction, safely performs mechanical, electrical & pneumatic repairs of all Staple Set equipment efficiently to maximize production and minimize downtime.

Uses setup sheets to perform changeovers on Staple Set machinery and utilizes Change History sheet to record any deviations from the setup sheet.

Works in conjunction with machine shop personnel to fabricate needed parts and sharpen trimmer and flagging blades.  Rebuilds trimmer and flagging boxes as needed.

Works in conjunction with other staple set mechanics to perform yearly machine rebuilds.

Repairs and maintains auxiliary equipment including pneumatic staplers, screw guns, and handle assembly presses.

Utilizes MicroMain software to produce and record work orders, PM’s & other services.

Performs duties in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Maintains regular and predictable attendance. 

Performs other assignments as requested or as business needs require.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED with 3 to 5 years of production/manufacturing/maintenance or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Formal electrical training helpful.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:          

Must have the ability to read, analyze and understand advanced trade mathematics, together with the use of complicated systems, schematics, manuals, procedures and technology in English.  Must be able to effectively present information, orally and in writing, to supervisors and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Uses advanced trades mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulae.  Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments, NC/CNC equipment, multi-machine workstations, personal computer and specific software application programs of a technical nature involving a thorough technical skills knowledge plus the application of basic theory.

REASONING ABILITY:

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists.  Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to see, stand, talk, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions.  Exposed to any number of elements (heat, dust, and fumes), with several elements present to the extent of being objectionable, but usually not more than one at a time.

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.