Spectrum Brands, Inc · 6 hours ago
Equipment Set Up Technician
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpectrum Brands, Inc is a leading company in the Pet Care business unit, based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are seeking an Equipment Set Up Technician to ensure production machines operate safely and efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Model the Spectrum Brands Values and Beliefs to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives and support fiscal responsibility
Set up and make adjustments to various production machines
Observe and test the operation of machinery and/or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using a variety of tools/testing devices
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix problems that are unpredictable, such as operator mistake or equipment malfunction
Maintain a working knowledge of all relevant equipment and manufacturing processes
Under minimal supervision, ensure that production machines are running safely, efficiently, and producing quality products
Participate in developing and monitoring procedures to improve line uptime and efficiencies
Use manuals, job aids and/or guidelines to complete preventive maintenance and minor repairs to production equipment
Effectively allocate and manage resources to ensure department priorities are supported
Responsible for maintaining value added communication between shifts, within department and team members
Assists in the effort to continuously improve processes efficiencies through implementation of new technology/machines, simplification and the elimination of barriers, and non-value-added activities
Maintain good housekeeping, adhere to all company rules policies and procedures, and proactively identify unsafe conditions
Collaborate with the Team Coordinator, Supervisor and Maintenance for line and/or equipment improvements
Lead or assist with packaging validations, component line trials, and special projects
Work with associates in team effort to further company goals concerning safety, quality, production, and Continuous Improvement initiatives
May be required to work in other departments as necessitated by business needs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude
Must have knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and maintenance
Repetitive movements required
Must be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance
Must be available to work across multiple shifts
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must wear all prescribed PPE including, but not limited to hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator, and steel toed shoes
Preferred
One year of experience in manufacturing or similar mechanical role preferred
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods preferred
Company
Spectrum Brands, Inc
WE MAKE LIVING BETTER AT HOME. Spectrum Brands is a home essentials company trusted by millions of consumers around the world.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (9)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.28MKey Investors
Barclays Investment BankEuropean CommissionBarclays Corporate Banking,Cogito Capital Partners
2022-08-24Acquired
2022-03-20Series Unknown· $5M
2022-02-02Series A· $2.26M
Leadership Team
David Maura, CFA
Executive Chairman & CEO
Carol Anderson
Vice President Chief Financial Officer - Global Auto Care
Recent News
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