Maintenance Mechanic NE

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard, when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team: The Maintenance Mechanic is part of the Mattel Fort Worth Distribution Center team.  

The Opportunity:  

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Strong understanding of mechanical principles with the ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery
• Experience performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ability to identify mechanical issues, troubleshoot faults, and complete necessary repairs
• Proficiency in replacing worn or defective parts to restore equipment functionality
• Knowledge of inventory management, including tracking and ordering spare parts
• Commitment to following all safety regulations and maintenance procedures
• Ability to coordinate with operations staff to minimize downtime and resolve equipment issues efficiently
• Experience with general building maintenance, including lighting, plumbing, and grounds upkeep
• Ability to assign tasks, monitor work quality, and ensure compliance with company standards and procedures
• Strong attention to detail to ensure work is completed accurately and neatly
• Ability to guide and advise team members on proper use and care of tools, equipment, and supplies
• Effective communication skills to report progress on work orders and escalate unresolved issues to leadership

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or a related field
• Experience working in a distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems
• Experience handling or working with chemicals or industrial compounds
• Requires working knowledge of power tools and maintenance equipment
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs and maintenance tracking systems (CMMS experience a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Physical ability to lift, climb, stand for extended periods, and perform hands-on repair work

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and follow instructions as provided by management.    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees and customer contacts.  Effectively communicate progress to management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in a standardized environment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Driver's License, current forklift certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 0 to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts while working around forklifts, clamp trucks, other maintenance equipment, fumes or airborne particles generated by propane forklifts, and outside weather conditions as the warehouse doors are generally open at all times of the year.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. 

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