**Job ID:** 1498

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

**TITLE:** Automation Technician

**REPORTS TO:** Sr. Controls Engineer

**SUPERVISES:** None

**JOB CLASS** : Hourly

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:**

This position maintains, troubleshoots, modifies, upgrades, programs, installs, and repairs plant production equipment with an emphasis on PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Troubleshoot, install, modify, upgrade and repair plant production equipment including:

+ PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision, AC/DC circuits and drives, I/O devices

+ Create/write PLC programs for new plant equipment.

+ Understand, annotate, and modify existing PLC programs while having limited supporting documentation.

+ Troubleshoot robotics systems and applications

+ Design, setup, and program human machine interfaces

+ Integrate new levels of automation into existing processes

+ Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to design and apply new system processes

+ Optimize machine performance electrically to maximize overall equipment effectiveness

+ Design and implement control enhancements to maximize product quality

+ Assist the maintenance staff in diagnosing problems with manufacturing equipment and implementing solutions

**REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:**

+ Excellent people & communication skills, both written and verbal. Must possess professional demeanor when communicating by e-mail, radio, telephone, meetings and personal

+ Must freely share knowledge & skills with other personnel

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

+ Good planning and organizational skills

+ Excellent problem-solving skills

+ Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and human machine interfaces

+ Knowledge of Omron PLCs and human machine interfaces considered a plus.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ Visual aptitude - must be able to see, with or without correction

+ Communication - ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally

+ Must be able to lift minimum of 50 Lbs.

+ Ability to perform a standing job for 12 consecutive hours

+ Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp for varying periods of time during a consecutive 12-hour period

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**

+ 2-year tech degree with 2-years experience OR 7-years experience in industrial plant environment highly involved with electrical equipment (in lieu of education)

+ Demonstrated excellence in troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment including:

+ PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision, drives

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.