Mold Repair Technician - Nights

Newell Brands; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kentucky to perform preventative maintenance and calibration on production equipment, troubleshoot robotics, and support TPM/Lean initiatives. The role requires reading electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Strong communication with supervisors and teams is essential for efficient operations. Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting across injection molding machines, material

Qualifications

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Support TPM and Lean processes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair robotics and tooling.
• Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and production teams.
• Own a roll around tool box with a mechanic's tool assortment.
• Job-related experience with troubleshooting 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration on assigned equipment and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair six axis robotics and pick and place robotics.
• Electrical troubleshooting including PLCs using discreet and analog inputs/outputs.
• Troubleshoot and repair modern injection molding machines, including hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and computer-based issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair material conveying systems.
• Operate man lifts to a height of up to 30 feet.
• Read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints.
• Know how PLCs work and communicate with supervision to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with setup and tear down of packaging line.
• Read mechanical drawings to understand parts and assemblies.

Job description

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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 – The Maintenance Technician will have daily responsibilities to include ensuring compliance with safety/ environmental policies and support TPM and Lean processes. Maintenance Technicians are also responsible for executing the TPM process while supporting production to ensure efficient operations and its continual improvements.

Job Duties/Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration on assigned equipment and instrumentation
• Troubleshoot and Repair six axis robotics and pick and place robotics
• Electrical troubleshooting including PLC's using discreet and analog inputs/outputs
• Troubleshoot and repair modern injection molding machines, including: hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and computer based machine issues
• Troubleshoot and repair material conveying systems
• Have the ability to operate man lifts to a height of 30feet
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools, and examining form and texture of parts
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
• Diagnose and repair electrical and pneumatic control system problems on production machinery, auxiliary equipment, and fixtures
• Communicate with supervisor and production personnel to ensure efficient operations
• Assist with set up and tear down of packaging line
• This description is to be used as a guideline of responsibilities and does not constitute everything required of this position. This position may perform other tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary
• Able to read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints
• Knowledge of computer components, installation and configuring
• Strong mechanical skills with the ability to work from mechanical drawing to interpret how mechanical parts are disassembled/ re-assembled
• Knowledge of how PLC's work
• Must be able to communicate well with others both verbally and in writing
• 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
• Own a roll around toll box with a mechanics type tool assortment
• Job related experience with troubleshooting of 1 to 3 years
• PLC experience preferred, but not required

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.