Utilities Mechanic

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Utility Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations. This role supports multiple maintenance functions including mechanical systems, utilities, and general facility upkeep across the plant.

Your responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, water systems, pumps, and mechnical components.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement timely corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain utility infrastructure such as boilers, chillers, air compressors, piping systems, and related equipment.
• Assist with equipment installation, relocation, and modifications as needed.
• Repsonded to maintenance work orders and emergency repair requests.
• Read and interpret bluepreints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and effiency.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

The experience we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Currently hold City of Grand Rapids or State of MI boiler license required or must obtain license after one year of service
  • Candidates who do not currently possess the required certification may be considered provided they are willing and able to obtain certification within a defined period following hire or placement. Successful completion of the certification requirement is a condition of continued eligibility for the role
• 3+ years of experience industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or utility systems within a manufacutring environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility utilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and perform repairs independently.
• Ability to lift up 50lbs regularly.
• Prolonged standing, walking, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, noise, and industrial settings.
• This position operatos primarily in a manufacturing facility with exposure to moving machinery, noise, temperature fluctuations, and industrial hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

The skills for success

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

$30/hour or more based on experience + night shift differential + $5k sign on bonus (only external applicants are eligible)

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact View email address on aiapply.co .Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.