Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Company Description

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 Jonestown Distribution Center Maintenance Team.  

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Lead will provide direction for assigned members of the staff in Maintenance department and coordinate the activities of maintenance workers. the will also be responsible for the following:

• Leads daily work flow based on business demands and requirements.
• Responsible for the direction of employees in the Maintenance department.
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Advises employees on care and preservation of maintenance supplies, tools and equipment utilized within the facility.
• Ensures that all company safety and security policies and procedures are followed.
• Facilitate training to ensure staff members understand and utilize the procedures that will lead to maximized productivity, accuracy, safety, proper use and maintenance of the equipment and supplies.
• Advises management concerning work orders progress and status of department on a regular basis.
• Notifies management with any issues or concerns from the Maintenance department.

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 to 4 years related/LEAD experience and/or training required.
• Automation and mechanical experience REQUIRED.
• Bi-Lingual, English and Spanish preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• 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.

Additional Information

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.