Process Technician

Newell Brands•Mogadore, OH

About The Position

Newell Brands is seeking a Process Technician 1 to start, operate, and adjust manufacturing machinery and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and independent work. The technician monitors machine status and records maintenance and project information, diagnoses and corrects equipment problems, calibrates machinery, troubleshoots production equipment, and maintains a clean, organized work area. Additional duties may be assigned by management. The role includes Level 1 skills such as lockout/tagout (LOTO) assessments, job safety analysis (JSA) creation, basic multimeter use, hose fabrication, troubleshooting auxiliary equipment, basic drilling and thread repair, calibration, wiring, rigging, troubleshooting silicone sprayers, injection molding fundamentals, and mold change and repair fundamentals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar role.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and fabrication tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, including basic English reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, and to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
Comfort working in indoor and outdoor environments.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification.
Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and other industrial vehicles.
Two or more years of mechanical or technical experience.
Level 1 skills including LOTO assessments and JSA creation; basic multimeter use; hydraulic, air, and water hose fabrication; hot stamp and auxiliary equipment troubleshooting; drilling, tapping, and die work and thread insert repair; blender and weigh bin calibration; nozzle and heater block wiring; advanced rigging; silicone sprayer troubleshooting; compounding and low- and high-pressure injection fundamentals; and mold change and repair fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Use a technician computer to monitor and record machine statuses and maintain daily records of maintenance or other projects performed.
Diagnose faults, malfunctions, and mechanical problems, using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs to determine corrections.
Calibrate or adjust machinery and equipment to ensure quality production.
Test, troubleshoot, and adjust manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Perform other duties as directed by management.