Maintenance Technician

Job ID: 2441 

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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 Title:  Maintenance Technician A shift

Location:         Winchester, VA

Reports To:     Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:

As a Maintenance Technician in the Commercial Group, located in Winchester, VA you will report to a maintenance supervisor.  You will drive productivity by performing specific tasks in relation to the technical areas in which they are assigned by communicating with machine operators, co-workers, and leadership to evaluate electrical and mechanical issues.  This position requires technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of injection and structural form plastics molding to evaluate mechanical, electrical and technical issues with little to no supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment

Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines and mechanical processes continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical conditions of machines, industrial trucks, tools, parts and structures does not deteriorate

Diagnose faults, malfunctions, and mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs

Use technician computer to monitor and record machine statues as well as maintain daily records or logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations or tests

Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problem

Maintain a safe and accident-free environment by adhering to safety standards and identifying safety issues and reporting them to his/her supervisor or the safety manager

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must be able to lift to 50lbs.

Basic computer skills

Must be a team player and able to communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift experience preferred

Three or more years of mechanical and/or hydraulic experience or training preferred

Electrical experience preferred in voltages up to 460 volts

Electrical experience in control circuits and programmable controllers preferred

Ability to read and understand operating manuals and electrical prints

Certificate or training classes in Mechatronics

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.