Maintenance Technician

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation and sick time

401(k) company match

Stock purchase program

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/ family support

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Linden, CA facility. This hourly role centers on troubleshooting and repairing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position involves preventive maintenance, potential installations, and keeping records. Starting pay is $29.10 per hour, paid weekly, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within ScottsMiracle-Gro.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to perform repetitive motions and stand for long periods.
• Teachable and fast learner in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read numbers and maintain written records.
• Strong electrical knowledge; hydraulic/pneumatic understanding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs and maintenance on parts of equipment including machines including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Repair production line equipment including conveyor belts, packaging equipment, grinding equipment and stacking equipment.
• Ability to rebuild and rewire motors.
• May perform or assist in the installation of machinery and equipment.
• Cut and welding, including light steel fabrication.
• Inspects and adjusts equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading measurements

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

This hourly role follows the Scotts step pay progression scale and typically starts at $29.10 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our ScottsMiracle-Gro in Linden, CA!

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical failures, performing preventive maintenance and inspection on production machines and equipment according to a scheduled system and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs and maintenance on parts of equipment including machines including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Repair production line equipment including conveyor belts, packaging equipment, grinding equipment and stacking equipment.
• Ability to rebuild and rewire motors
• May perform or assist in the installation of machinery and equipment.
• Cut and welding, including light steel fabrication.
• Strong electrical knowledge
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic
• Inspects and adjusts equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties or other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Prior relevant maintenance experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability for prolonged and repetitive motions of standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead and arms/hands dexterity.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Teachable attitude and ability to learn on the job in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to read numbers, product descriptions, and maintain written records.
• Ability to push buttons, monitor controls, and perform basic math functions.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
• Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

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