Job ID: 12192 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

Summary/Objective

The Maintenance Lead position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Schedule and prioritize various building and production equipment maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with vendors and contractors to complete scheduled work orders.
• Work closely with management, leadership teams, building landlord and contractors to address building security, fire, safety and other time sensitive issues immediately and efficiently.
• Perform highly diversified duties to maintain facility’s equipment Including.
• emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance of equipment during operations using skills including but not limited to; mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Early detection of faulty operations, defective material. Plan repairs, report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Maintain and schedule service as needed for material handling trucks and flooded lead-acid batteries.
• Maintain logs of spare parts inventory for all production equipment and flooded lead-acid batteries for EPA reporting.
• Be budget and production impact-minded in repairs and projects related to all maintenance and facilities, considering workload and customers.
• General Facilities Maintenance to include Pluming, Carpentry, Painting, Cleaning, Concrete Repair.
• Transparency in communication and repairs.
• Industrious work ethic.
• Always maintain professional attitude in interpersonal and electronic communications.
• Always maintain productivity standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as workload dictates.
• At times, supporting production to fulfill customer orders may be required.
• Follows all safety procedures, regulations and reports safety infractions.
• Manage & maintain all safety programs assigned.
• Assist on-site Safety Supervisor with maintenance related safety compliance.
• Assist in creation and implementation of safety standards following corporate and OSHA guidelines.
• Attend regular safety meetings and be actively engaged in safety programs.
• Conduct monthly safety training as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, self-managed.
• Work indoors and out in inclement weather, snow/ice removal, wind, rain, heat.
• Flexibility in a changing work environment.
• Reliability, attendance, and punctuality are required and expected.
• Mind company and personal security and confidentiality in all communications internal, and external.
• Open and clear communication is key to a successful and comfortable work environment. It is every employee’s responsibility to communicate with their manager when issues arise within the scope of their task or assignment. If an employee has questions or is unsure of what is being asked of them, it is the employee’s responsibility to ask for clarification.

Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintaining a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment including conveyors, sorters and various other types of mechanized equipment, preferably in a warehouse/distribution facility.
• Working knowledge of conveyer systems and controls.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Windows.
• Experience with the following a plus:
• Automation Conveyor – 24VDC and conventional 480VAC gearmotor driven.
• PLC programming using Allen Bradley Rs Logix 5000.
• Compass CORS conveyor control software.
• Allen Bradley Power flex VFD controllers.
• SICK barcode scanners.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong electrical knowledge and skills.
• General plumbing knowledge and skills.
• General carpentry knowledge and skills.
• Must be self-motivated and have the independence, initiative and desire to achieve.
• Interpersonal skills that include the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with team members and other users on a non-technical level, and translate their needs into workable solutions,
• Ability to demonstrate supportive relationships with peers, leaders, vendors and corporate executives.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for a total of 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Maintenance and repair-related travel is primarily local during the business day.

Annual travel for maintenance training is required 1 time per year minimum.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the on-site Maintenance Supervisor.

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.