Maintenance Technician

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holiday and vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Tyler, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair equipment across a manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot machines, support production lines, and assist with installations in a fast-paced facility.

Ideal candidates have prior maintenance and manufacturing experience, good dexterity, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The role is on-site with comprehensive benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability for prolonged standing and physical work.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Read numbers and maintain records.
• Willingness to learn quickly on the job.
• Push buttons, monitor controls and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic systems.
• Repair production line equipment such as conveyor and packaging systems.
• Install machinery and equipment as needed.
• Cut and weld, including light steel fabrication.
• Inspect and adjust equipment and diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance duties and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Manufacturing experience

Manual dexterity

Lifts 50 lbs

Read numbers

Basic math

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.

The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $30.05 - 40.65 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne 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 Scotts Miracle Gro team in Tyler,TX!

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.
• 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.

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 button, 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

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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