Maintenance Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Mechanic 1

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 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

As a Maintenance Mechanic 1 (2nd Shift, MondayFriday, 2:30 PM 10:30 PM, with occasional Saturdays) you keep our production and packaging lines running. You'll troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform scheduled preventative maintenance, and identify and replace worn or defective parts before they cause downtime. This position has an hourly pay rate of $38.00 per hour, plus a $0.35 shift differential.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and packaging equipment with minimal supervision
• Maintain and repair packaging equipment including fillers, conveyors, palletizers, and bottling systems
• Complete electrical troubleshooting including sensors, relays, photo-eyes, and motor connections (120V480V)
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, and variable speed drives used in plant operations
• Install, modify, and repair conveyor systems including roller, belt, chain, and Intralox
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Document maintenance activities, work orders, and completed repairs in our CMMS (MaintainX)
• Support equipment installations, relocations, and modifications, using shop tools and fabrication equipment as needed

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 4 or more years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience (required) packaging, food and beverage, plastics, or a similar production environment (preferred)
• 2 or more years of electrical troubleshooting experience, up to 480V
• 2 or more years of fabrication AND machining (mill, drill press)
• Ability to read schematics and work from work orders
• CMMS experience (MaintainX, Maximo, SAP PM, Fiix, or similar)
• Welding experience preferred
• VFD or PLC troubleshooting exposure
• Chemical, CPG, or food-grade manufacturing background (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force (up to 1/3 of the time)
• Frequently applying 10 to 25 pounds of force (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
• Regularly required to handle objects weighing up to 10 pounds throughout the shift (2/3 or more of the time) for moving objects
• Must have the ability to perform the following: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling
• Must be able to visually inspect parts and hear audible alarms and equipment signals, with or without accommodation

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.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base hourly rate of $38.00 per hour. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.

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, 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 ("private label") 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 / Affirmative Action 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 status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require 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.