Process Technician I — Hands-on Fabrication & Maintenance

Newell Brands; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Newell Brands in Virginia is seeking a Process Technician 1 to start, operate, and adjust manufacturing machinery. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to work independently.

Key duties include monitoring machine status, diagnosing faults, calibrating equipment, testing systems, and keeping the work area clean. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 2+ years of technical experience preferred and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar role.
• Forklift, cranes and other industrial vehicles experience preferred.
• 2+ years of mechanical or technical experience preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and fabrication tools.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good reading, writing, and speaking basic English.

Responsibilities

• Use technician computer to monitor and record machine statuses and maintain daily records of maintenance or other projects.
• Diagnose faults, malfunctions, and mechanical problems and determine how to correct them by checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.
• Calibrate or adjust machinery or equipment to ensure quality production.
• Test, troubleshoot and adjust manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Other items as directed by management.

Skills

Monitoring machine status

Diagnosing faults

Calibrating equipment

Testing machinery

Maintenance record keeping

Team communication

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Fabrication tools

Job description

Newell Brands in Virginia is seeking a Process Technician 1 to start, operate, and adjust manufacturing machinery. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to work independently.

Key duties include monitoring machine status, diagnosing faults, calibrating equipment, testing systems, and keeping the work area clean. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 2+ years of technical experience preferred and opportunities for growth.