Maintenance Technician

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone and SmartBones.

The Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks in support of ongoing maintenance requirements.

* Demonstrate safe working practices in support of company safety procedures with focus on zero injuries.

* Repairs and maintains production machines and equipment, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and test equipment.

* Installs machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial establishment, using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

* Troubleshoot and PLC and Electromechanical equipment.

* Complete preventative and unplanned maintenance tasks; assist in line changeovers; consult with other Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, Leads and Managers to ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.

* Utilize CMMS to document maintenance activities.

* Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs with occasional overtime.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience, in a manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Technical school in related field (Preferred)

• Must be reliable and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot and replace machine controls (PLC's, Drives, Sensors, I/O's)
• Knowledge and experience with Welding, Fabrication & Machine Shop Equipment
• Good verbal and written skills, computer literacy; excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Strong ability to trouble shoot equipment malfunctions
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong work ethic and commitment to consistent attendance

• Safety. Your safety is most important. Proper training and PPE will be provided. All employees are encouraged to share safety tips. Some job tasks require walking or standing most of the time during the shift and may include bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling of material. You must be able to occasionally lift up-to 50 pounds, within team lift guidelines.
• Surroundings. Fast paced manufacturing environment. You will be working around production equipment; moving powered industrial vehicles; and you will interact with other employees.
• Team environment. It is important that you work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere. Good interpersonal skills and demonstrating respect to others is highly valued.

Division Information

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone and SmartBones.