Equipment Set Up Technician

Job Title

Equipment Set Up Technician

Job #

US19872

Requisition Type

Regular

Function

State/Province

Virginia

City

Blacksburg, VA

Region

Posting Start Date

Feb-11-2026

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®.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Model the Spectrum Brands Values and Beliefs to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives and support fiscal responsibility.

• Set up and make adjustments to various production machines.

• Observe and test the operation of machinery and/or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using a variety of tools/testing devices.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix problems that are unpredictable, such as operator mistake or equipment malfunction.

• Maintain a working knowledge of all relevant equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Under minimal supervision, ensure that production machines are running safely, efficiently, and producing quality products.

• Participate in developing and monitoring procedures to improve line uptime and efficiencies.

• Use manuals, job aids and/or guidelines to complete preventive maintenance and minor repairs to production equipment.

• Effectively allocate and manage resources to ensure department priorities are supported.

• Responsible for maintaining value added communication between shifts, within department and team members.

• Assists in the effort to continuously improve processes efficiencies through implementation of new technology/machines, simplification and the elimination of barriers, and non-value-added activities.

• Maintain good housekeeping, adhere to all company rules policies and procedures, and proactively identify unsafe conditions.

• Collaborate with the Team Coordinator, Supervisor and Maintenance for line and/or equipment improvements.

• Lead or assist with packaging validations, component line trials, and special projects.

• Work with associates in team effort to further company goals concerning safety, quality, production, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• May be required to work in other departments as necessitated by business needs.

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or GED required.

• One year of experience in manufacturing or similar mechanical role preferred.

Required Skills

• Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

• Must have knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods preferred.

Work Environment

Repetitive movements required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance. Must be available to work across multiple shifts. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must wear all prescribed PPE including, but not limited to hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator, and steel toed shoes.

Otherwise, working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.