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.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time (shift work)
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Your Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a key player in ensuring the continuity and reliability of our production processes. Your work will help safeguard both the performance and longevity of our machinery and facilities, supporting a safe and efficient working environment for everyone on site.
This is an opportunity to bring your technical skills into an environment that values proactive thinking, hands-on solutions, and team collaboration. If you are someone who thrives on solving problems, enjoys variety in your day-to-day, and passionate about technical maintenance — we would be delighted to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance tasks to avoid breakdowns and keep machinery running efficiently.-
Corrective Maintenance: Diagnose and repair equipment and utility issues using schematics, manuals, and technical tools.
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Machine Setup: Perform tool changes, adjust settings, and conduct test runs to ensure machines meet quality standards.
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Facilities & Utilities: Maintain site utilities (compressed air, HVAC, lighting, safety systems) to ensure smooth and safe operations.
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Documentation: Accurately log maintenance activities, update technical documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement plans.
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Collaboration: Support external technicians during installations or major repairs and help maintain an orderly, efficient workspace.
What You Bring
Education: Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Automation Graduate/ bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).-
Experience: Proven practical, hands-on experience in a maintenance or technical role.
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Technical Skills: Ability to read technical drawings; PLC programming knowledge (Omron, Siemens, Beckhoff)
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IT Proficiency: Comfortable with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Language skills: Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
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You: A strong communicator with a hands-on mindset. Passionate about collaboration and continuously seeking ways to grow and enhance your skills.
Why Join Us?
Join Newell Brands, a leading company in EMEA with iconic brands like DYMO, Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Campingaz, Coleman and Yankee Candle. By joining us, you will benefit from:
Professional Development: Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning with over 17,000 courses.
Ethics and sustainability: Environmentally friendly and social business practices.
Exclusive benefits: Discounts on our products, referral program, seniority recognition and resource groups to encourage diversity and inclusion.
Core Values: Integrity, teamwork, passion for winning, ownership, and leadership.
Ready to make your mark?
If you are driven by craftsmanship, inspired by problem-solving, and ready to be part of a team that keeps everything moving — click on “Apply Online” and upload your CV. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read our Candidate Privacy Statement, available at https://privacy.newellbrands.com/job-applicant/.
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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.
