Industrial Equipment Reliability Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Step Into a Day on Our Maintenance Team

You clock in at 7:00am, greet operators on the filling lines, and scan the production schedule for upcoming changeovers. Before the first bottle runs, you complete checks on conveyor systems, confirm dilution system specs for the next product, and verify guards and LOTO points. Mid-morning, a palletizer fault triggers—your troubleshooting spans mechanical, electrical (120/208/240/480V), and a VFD parameter tweak. By early afternoon, you swap a worn bearing, re-seat a pressure regulator on a pneumatic circuit, and document preventive maintenance tasks. At 3:00pm, you hand off clear notes so the next workday starts strong. It’s hands-on, varied, and vital to keeping trusted home and pool-care brands on shelves.

Your Role

As a Maintenance Mechanic I on our 1st shift team, you’ll own routine preventive maintenance, rapid response troubleshooting, and precision repairs across a range of production assets—from conveyors and wrapping machines to hydraulics, pneumatics, and utility systems.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (OT as needed)
Compensation: $30–$32/hour DOE + $5,000 sign-on bonus

What You’ll Tackle

• Perform routine inspections, monitoring, and functional testing of equipment.
• Dismantle malfunctioning machinery; install repaired or replacement parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other moving components.
• Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems; service hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Develop a working mastery of production machinery to ensure proper operating procedures.
• Lead safe work practices and maintain excellent housekeeping; follow all LOTO requirements.
• Execute product changeovers, including dilution system setups to spec.
• Communicate equipment issues to Production and Plant Managers; analyze and resolve problems promptly and assist teammates when needed.
• Own additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to thrive in a plant environment.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management, organization, and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Bonus: background with farming equipment or auto mechanics.

Technical Proficiencies

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Equipment repair & preventive maintenance

Systems You’ll See

• Wrapping machines
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Palletizers
• Conveyor systems

Why KIK

We create the products and brands people count on to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers—with 16 facilities in the region and operations in Canada, Europe, and Australia—we power notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We’re also North America’s #1 producer of store‑brand bleach and a leading private‑label manufacturer across laundry, dish, and home care.

Our 2,300+ colleagues span product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Guided by our One KIK values, we deliver on commitments with a customer-first, results-oriented approach—never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Benefits & Growth

Competitive pay, health/wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement savings with employer match; and Education Assistance to support continuous learning.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Accessibility

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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