Blow Mold Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Your Role at KIK The Blow Mold Mechanic plays a key role in maintaining and troubleshooting blow molding equipment to support safe, efficient production of high-quality bottles. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM with occasional Saturdays as needed. Pay is $33.00 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for employees working the second or third shift. What You’ll Do Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain blow molding machines and supporting equipment including chillers, air compressors, grinders, and blenders. Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency. Perform machine setup activities including hanging molds, changeovers, and equipment adjustments to support production requirements. Monitor bottle quality and equipment performance to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications. Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections on production equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. Operate machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and saws to fabricate or repair machine components when needed. Collaborate with operators and production teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, support changeovers, and provide guidance on proper machine operation. Maintain a safe and organized work environment while following all company safety procedures and identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and department efficiency. What You’ll Bring High school diploma or GED required. At least 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a high‑speed packaging or manufacturing environment; experience in food, beverage, or bottling operations strongly preferred. At least 2 years of blow mold experience; experience with Uniloy equipment preferred. Working knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems. Strong understanding of health and safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures. Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing production needs. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and a customer‑focused mindset. Flexibility to work rotational shifts, including days, afternoons, and nights as required. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a shift up to 12 hours. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted. Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and feeling. Ability to frequently apply up to 25 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force. What You Will Get Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Retirement savings options with employer match. Education assistance to encourage continued personal development and growth. 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, interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr KIK Consumer Products