Industrial Automation Controls Electrician (PLC/480V)

Job Description

Job Description

Join a team that keeps vital consumer-products lines moving

At KIK Consumer Products, our brands help households clean, sanitize, and protect what matters—from kitchens to pools. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers, we succeed through accountability, collaboration, and agility. Your craftsmanship powers that mission.

Day in the life

Start your afternoon shift by reviewing the production plan and prioritizing critical assets. You’ll be the on-shift electrical authority—diving into PLC logic to diagnose faults, bringing a downed packaging line back to life, and verifying that 480V distribution is safe and stable. Between calls, you’ll standardize components toward Allen‑Bradley, update schematics after improvements, and partner with operations to minimize downtime. Safety comes first, with strict Lockout/Tagout and code compliance guiding every move.

Schedule and pay

• Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00pm–9:30pm (CST)
• Overtime: commonly scheduled on weekends, as needed to support production
• Hourly pay for this role: $41.20 per hour

What you’ll take on

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair low- and high-voltage (single/three phase) power and control systems serving packaging lines, utilities, and plant services (air compressors, boilers, pumps, water purification, lighting in production and warehouse)
• Own both emergency response and planned electrical maintenance work across the site
• Plan and scope electrical projects independently or alongside controls engineering/management
• Size circuits and route/install conduit to meet national and local electrical codes
• Upgrade legacy or noncompliant electrical installations to modern, safe standards
• Serve as the plant’s go-to subject matter expert for electrical needs
• Drive standardization of controls and power components toward Allen‑Bradley wherever feasible
• Participate as a key member of the plant emergency response team

What you bring

• High school diploma/GED or trade school background
• 3+ years in industrial electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Ability to read, interpret, and revise electrical drawings/schematics and document changes
• Comfort with diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Knowledge of Electrical Hazard Class I, Division 1, Group C & D
• Familiarity with industrial sensing and motion control devices
• Experience with AC/DC motors and variable speed drives (Allen‑Bradley preferred)
• Hands-on with Allen‑Bradley MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix
• Practical PLC programming and HMI configuration experience
• Background converting relay-logic systems to PLC-based architectures
• Understanding of cGMP requirements related to electrical installs (preferred)
• Working knowledge of NEC and OSHA standards
• PC literacy with common productivity software
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures (training provided by KIK)

Physical demands and environment

• Primarily a second-shift role; flexibility to support 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift for urgent needs
• Comfort working on extension ladders, elevated platforms/structures, and articulating boom lifts
• Ability to reach into tight or awkward spaces
• Standing and walking for 8+ hours within a manufacturing environment
• Not an office-based position
• Lift and handle 10–40 lbs as needed

Compensation and benefits

KIK provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Plan for tomorrow through retirement savings options with an employer match. We also invest in your continued growth with Education Assistance.

We understand compensation is important as you consider your next step. This position has a base hourly rate of $35.87. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.

About KIK

We make products and brands people rely on to maintain cleaner homes, safer pools, and well‑kept cars. With 16 manufacturing sites across North America and operations in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia, we support a broad portfolio—featuring well‑known names like Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®. We are also North America’s leading producer of store‑brand bleach and a major private‑label supplier of laundry detergents, additives, dish care, general cleaning, and more.

Over 2,300 team members worldwide contribute expertise in formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, marketing, project management, quality, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Guided by our “One KIK” values, we honor commitments with a customer‑first, performance‑driven mindset—without compromising safety, ethics, or integrity.

Our commitments

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, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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