About this role
Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!
The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $31.70 - 41.10 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Palmdale, FL!
1st Shift
What you’ll do in this role:
- Troubleshoot and perform repairs and maintenance on parts of equipment including machines including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic repairs.
- Repair production line equipment including conveyor belts, packaging equipment, grinding equipment and stacking equipment.
- May perform or assist in the installation of machinery and equipment.
- Cut and welding, including light steel fabrication.
- Inspects and adjusts equipment.
- Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
- Performs maintenance duties or other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Prior relevant maintenance experience.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability for prolonged and repetitive motions of standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead and arms/hands dexterity.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Teachable attitude and ability to learn on the job in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to read numbers, product descriptions, and maintain written records.
- Ability to push button, monitor controls, and perform basic math functions.
What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
$600 annual wellness reimbursement program
Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
To view all of our great benefits, click here!
* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.
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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
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Notification to Agencies:
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
Other facts
About Scotts Miracle-Gro
At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe good can grow anywhere. That’s why we’re committed to GroMoreGood™ everywhere. This purpose drives us to develop industry-leading lawn and gardening products that help people everywhere express themselves on their own piece of the Earth. It also defines how we see our responsibility to our communities, our planet, our consumers, and each other.
Our associates are the heart and soul of everything we do at ScottsMiracle-Gro and our subsidiary the Hawthorne Gardening Company. By putting our associates first, we nurture a culture in which we GroMoreGood together.
Since our founding over 150 years ago, ScottsMiracle-Gro has been deeply rooted in family and community. We embrace our responsibility to create a better life for our associates and consumers. When you join us, you grow professionally and challenge yourself in new ways. You work on some of America’s most trusted and recognized brands. You have opportunities to attain your physical, financial and personal best. You give back. You become an important member of a passionate team that lives out its values every single day.
Our purpose to GroMoreGood is a clear path forward for our company, one that pushes us to innovate for the future, think bigger and be better. We hope you will join us!
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Technician will troubleshoot and perform repairs on various equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems. They will also assist in the installation of machinery and perform maintenance duties as assigned.
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