Maintenance Technician Job at Spectrum Brands, Bridgeton, MO

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  • Spectrum Brands
  • Bridgeton, MO

Job Description

6:00 am - 2:30 pm Pay Based on Experience

Job Title
Maintenance Technician
Job #
US19377
Requisition Type
Regular
Function
Operations
State/Province
Missouri
City
Bridgeton
Region
US
Posting Start Date
Dec-01-2025

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®.

Job Summary

Do you thrive on solving mechanical puzzles and keeping machines running at peak performance? If you're the type who enjoys digging into the why behind equipment failures and taking pride in hands-on repairs and improvements — we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team and be a key part of our production operations. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving mechanical and pneumatic systems on our packaging and filling equipment. Your work will directly impact our efficiency, safety, and product quality.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement

  • Take on challenges that help you grow your mechanical skills

  • Make a real impact on equipment reliability and production efficiency, and we have

Great Benefits! Our benefits package includes 12 paid holidays, Anthem Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting on day one, a 401K plan with company match, paid Life Insurance, Long Term and Short-Term Disability, and more. You'll also receive attendance bonuses and discounts on products.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot all mechanical and pneumatic equipment issues using sound root-cause analysis

  • Diagnose, repair, and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurring equipment failures

  • Set up, adjust, and calibrate machinery to meet production specifications

  • Disassemble, rebuild, and maintain valves, pumps, and other critical equipment components

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and inspections

  • Collaborate with supervisors to identify equipment performance issues and implement fixes

  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and operating costs

  • Develop improved changeover systems and champion process upgrades

  • Maintain detailed maintenance records and complete routine reports and documentation

  • Promote and practice high standards of safety, housekeeping, and GMP compliance at all times

 

Education and Experience Profile

  • Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
  • One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Required Skills

  • Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in maintenance and repair

  • Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and safety guidelines

  • Comfortable writing routine reports and maintenance logs

  • Solid math skills, including the ability to calculate dimensions, volume, percentages, and more

  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull heavy carts (200+ lbs), bend, stoop, and climb

  • Skilled in the use of material handling equipment, including forklifts

  • High level of manual dexterity and attention to detail

Work Environment

  • Work environment representative of a normal manufacturing environment.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work,

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