Maintenance Technician II (Nights) - $3K Sign-On Bonus!
Newell Brands · Wichita, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Newell Brands (industrial) in Wichita, KS.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Injection molding, Stamping, Welding, Extrusion
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 45 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- ✓ PLC 37%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, Stamping, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Newell BrandsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Will be a team leader at top level and serve as a project manager.
Competencies
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive work environment. Interacts with fellow team members to build morale and maintain a sense of Coleman pride.
Change Management: Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Uses feedback to improve overall quality of finished product.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules. Must be able to perform multiple tasks.
Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes assignments correctly and on time.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
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Maintenance Technician II (Nights) - $3K Sign-On Bonus!
Job Type
Full-Time
Location Type
Onsite
Primary Location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Alternate Locations
Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.
Summary: This position is responsible for all facets of general maintenance.
include the following
- •Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.
- •Drive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.
- •Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.
- •Maintain a clean and orderly workstation to for compliance with Newell Brands’ Housekeeping standards.
- •Responsible for submitting labor hours within the Micromain system.
- •Performs diagnostic troubleshooting on electrical, HVAC, chillers, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC's brazing furnaces, exothermic generators and mechanical equipment. Make necessary repairs on those systems, machine tools, ancillary equipment and conveyors.
- •Rewire or run new power lines
- •Welding
- •Tear Down and overhaul equipment components such as, but not limited to pumps, valves, regulators, and motors.
- •Must have Stamping Press experience and/or Spindle Lathe experience.
- •Knowledge and understanding of Blow Mold, Injection Mold, Vacuum forming, Foam, and Sheet Extrusion to analyze and perform repair on equipment.
- •Completes required reports and other documentation on assigned work and/or inspections
- •Observes all safety rules
- •Keep work station in order
- •Supports team objectives
- •Must have the ability to work with RS Logic Programming with strong Microsoft Excel training
- •Auto-CAD training is preferred
- •Train specific skill sets to other employees and track OJT
- •Ability to fabricate parts on mill or lathe
- •Run projects - including listing objectives, creating parts lists, guiding the team members and providing all documentation
- •Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical components and how they work in conjunction with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- •Must be flexible in working different shifts and be able to work a weekend schedule
- •Must be able to work overtime as needed
- •Other duties as assigned
Supervisory