Technical Maintenance Coordinator

Division Information The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Must understand, demonstrate, and always promote safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment. Maintain high levels of quality to ensure proper parts are supplied and SOPs are followed. Create and maintain a positive environment for all employees free of intimidation and harassment. Responsible for planning maintenance repair activities. Responsible for assisting with training for mechanical repair processes and new part installations. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Utilize the plant Computerized Maintenance Management System to improve equipment reliability and production line uptime. Responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment spares and replacement parts. Improve production line efficiency of assigned area by planning & scheduling preventive and predictive mechanical repairs in accordance with a proven maintenance support system. Lead all maintenance down day planning meetings. Maintain all equipment machine centers within budget restrictions. Establish, document, and/or adjust work procedures to ensure equipment machine centers are being maintained properly. Recommend and help implement improvements to plant safety, production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Ensure Training of line personnel on the proper mechanical adjustments to production line equipment. Contribute to the accomplishment of Key Performance Indicators including safety, quality, production, and cost improvement. Effectively communicate with the Engineering & Manufacturing Departments to ensure best practices are utilized. Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization to ensure coordination of activities of each department. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds over your head Climbing into and under equipment Frequently climbing stairs, ladders, and using cross-overs Maintain records as required by policy, practice, and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Profile Technical Trade School or an Associate's degree preferred and 3-5 years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical experience in mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair is essential. Previous maintenance coordination and planning experience is highly recommended. Experience and/or training in Lean manufacturing is strongly preferred. Required Skills Working knowledge, understanding, and capability to repair mechanical machine centers with respect to the following disciplines is essential: Mechanical drives, gearboxes, clutches, couplings, and torque limiters Diaphragm pumps/centrifugal pumps and associated piping Pneumatic valves/controls and their operation Photo eyes, limit switches, proximity switches Small motor installation Conveyor chain and belt installation and repair Equipment trouble shooting Small metal fabrication and machining (lathe & mill work) is preferred Small welding capability is preferred Ability to comprehend and follow the SOPs and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to aid in the writing of SOPs, work instructions, standard work, etc. Ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System is essential. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of engineers, technicians, and production employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr