PLC Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

Join our team as a** PLC Maintenance Technician on 2nd Shift (1:00pm – 9:30pm, Monday-Friday with weekends per business need)**, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. We are looking for an experienced and motivated PLC Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and related equipment used in automated production environments. **This position has a base hourly rate of $36.00–$42.00 plus $1.00 shift differential for working 2nd shift. **

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial automation and electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, motor controls, and associated equipment
• Program, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI applications (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron) to improve equipment performance, reliability, and production efficiency
• Perform routine, preventive, predictive, and emergency troubleshooting on automated manufacturing equipment and process control systems
• Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues to minimize downtime and restore production quickly and safely
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control drawings, and technical documentation
• Support automation, capital improvement, and equipment upgrade projects, including controls design, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability
• Maintain and back up PLC programs, HMI applications, electrical drawings, and control system documentation to ensure configuration control
• Ensure control systems comply with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes and regulations
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and automation systems
• Train maintenance technicians and production personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and best practices for automated systems
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase equipment uptime, quality, safety, and operational efficiency

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Electronics preferred

• Two or more years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000), Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or similar systems is required.

• Hands-on experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motion controls, SCADA systems, and industrial automation equipment

• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, or Profinet

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, motor controls, power distribution, control panels, instrumentation, and safety circuits

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Working knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical safety standards

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, or respond to emergency equipment issues as business needs require

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)