Continuous Improvement & Safety Technician 

Pay: $30–$48/hr. | Excellent Benefits

 

We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement & Safety Technician to join the growing team at Newell Corporation, where precision, innovation, and craftsmanship come together to build something great.

 

What You’ll Do:

As a Continuous Improvement & Safety Technician, you will be responsible for implementing process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing methodologies and managing safety programs. This is a hands-on role that includes process analysis and optimization to minimize downtime, improve productivity, and support overall operational excellence.

 

You will:

• Study current workflows, conduct time studies, and analyze data to identify inefficiencies and waste, using lean
• Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conduct employee trainings on safety standards and operational procedures.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts, using tools PDCA, 5 whys, etc. to find root causes and implement solutions.
• Design, build, and implement improvements, such as new material racks, workstations, or process flows. This can also involve making modifications to existing structures and tools.
• Document best practices by writing or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and help create training materials.
• Work closely with various teams, including production, maintenance, project managers, and engineering, to gather input and implement changes effectively.
• Track the progress of continuous improvement and safety projects, update stakeholders on status, and alert management to potential delays.
• Ensure that all improvements maintain or enhance safety and quality standards throughout the process.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

 

What You Bring:

• 5+ years’ experience with safety and process improvement within a manufacturing setting
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement principles, Lean Manufacturing, and methodologies like 5S
• Hands-on experience building and modifying structures, using power tools, and rigging/hoisting/forklift best practices
• Ability to lead and execute safety and improvement initiatives
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, CAD, or similar)

 

Pay & Perks:

• Pay: $30–$48/hour
• Outstanding Benefits:
  • 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
  • Paid holidays and PTO
• A collaborative, supportive team environment where your work truly matters.

 

Physical Demands:

Lifting or moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Pushing, pulling, and bending. Standing and/or walking for 8 or more hours per day.

 

Why Newell?

At Newell Corporation, we’re more than just a machine shop. We offer a wide range of welding, fabricating, machining, and assembly services in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in our people, promote from within, and are committed to your growth.

 

🔗 Learn more about us: https://newellcorp.com

🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newell-corporation

 

Located in Arlington, WA, our facility offers a great work-life balance with access to the outdoors and a strong local community.

 

 

Newell Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

Newell Corporation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department.