Utility Maintenance Technician - Days

Job ID: 14752

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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.

General Responsibility – Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on assigned equipment and instrumentation, as well as diagnosing and repairing problems with equipment.

Job Duties/Essential Functions –

• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on assigned equipment and instrumentation
• Perform preventive maintenance, machine setup, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic equipment. Strong PLC knowledge required.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and pneumatic control system problems on production machinery, auxiliary equipment and fixtures
• Plan, layout and install electrical and pneumatic systems in support of the fabrication and installation of new equipment and fixtures
• Communicate and work cooperatively with fellow technicians and line associates
• Assist with set up and tear down of packaging line and changeover of automated pack station
• Daily housekeeping and 5S activities

Minimum Requirements –

• Job related experience a minimum 3-5 years

• Able to read mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic and pneumatic prints

• Knowledge and experience with Fanuc LRMate 200iD or similar Fanuc robotics systems required

• Lift Truck Certified (preferred but not necessary.) If not certified in Lift Truck, must become certified in reasonable amount of time

• Must be able to communicate well with others both verbally and in writing; experience in leading training of others a plus

• Must be able to work well in a team environment

• Physically able to bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach and lift up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to perform duties within small areas, as small as 2 ft x 2 ft

• Strong PLC experience required, experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix 500/500 and Studio 5000 a plus.

• Working knowledge of the current National Electric Code (NEC) is desirable.

• Must follow all standard work procedures

• Must successfully complete the Lock Out/ Tag Out training within reasonable amount of time

• Must follow all safety procedures

• Must wear/ use all required PPE, to include, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, mechanics gloves (when required), proper foot wear (as outlined in the employee handbook), etc.

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.