Technician - Maintenance-Chemaid Building & Engineering Hourly Indirect

Maintenance Mechanic/Building Maintenance Technician

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Qubec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position: Maintenance Mechanic/Building Maintenance Technician

Department: Building Maintenance

Reporting Structure: Reports to Building Maintenance Manager/Supervisor

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Basic Function: Responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on processing equipment, production equipment, and all aspects of building maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of mixers, pumps, tanks, piping and Manufacturing/Production support systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, or replace gearboxes, drive motors, VFD's, and PLC's.
• Daily checks of ph meters, stability chambers, ovens, water treatment equipment, exit signs and emergency lighting.
• Maintain all aspects of building maintenance such as lighting, HVAC, air compressors, chillers, boilers, plumbing, cleaning, painting, light carpentry and snow removal.
• Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery, production lines and industrial equipment, including (forklifts, power jacks etc.)
• Maintain log books and maintenance checklists for all equipment and fire safety apparatus.
• Maintain and monitor inventory of maintenance supplies, replacement parts, cleaning supplies, and office supplies.
• Identify and resolve building maintenance, equipment repairs and safety issues and follow through to completion.
• Complete tasks requested by work orders and individual requests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

• Must have basic English oral, written and communication skills.
• Electrical, mechanical and plumbing installation and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of power tools and machine shop equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to make required repairs.
• Basic Math skills required.
• Boiler and chiller repair skills and prior experience in preventive maintenance systems.
• Organized and efficient in time management skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently on assigned projects.
• Ability to professionally interact with outside maintenance contractors when required.
• Capable of following all required SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and safety programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

• Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk (for several hours of the workday) and use hands to handle objects, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee may be required to move or lift objects exceeding (50 lbs.) Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Education / Training:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Relevant experience in general machine and building maintenance.
• A combination of vocational training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.