Maintenance Mechanic

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

Join our team as an experienced Machine Operator managing production equipment including fillers, case packers, cappers, case sealers, palletizers and labelers.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, your primary focus will be to perform preventative maintenance to the equipment including safety inspections, diagnosis and repair, and ordering parts. In addition, you will be required to provide quick and innovative solutions for mechanical equipment breakdowns with customer-oriented manners.

This is a 2nd shift position with the hours 3 : 30pm-2 : 00am Monday-Friday with a pay of $32.09.

What You’ll Be Doing

Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot various types of machinery, equipment, and facilities in the processing & packaging departments

Diagnose mechanical problems and provide quick & innovative solutions for mechanical equipment breakdowns by applying proven skills in the principles of mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal fabrication, machining, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving.

Operate a mill, lathe, drill press, grinder, saws, and all other machine shop tools

Setup, takedown, and relocation of Process and Packaging equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspection.

Diagnose and repair electrical problems to include process instrumentation / control systems, 120–480-volt systems, variable speed drives, and PLC related issues (primarily Allen Bradley but some Siemens systems may also be included)

Independently identify and repair equipment issues within assigned areas with minimal supervision. (ordering of parts through maintenance planner or supervisor and planning / scheduling of identified work on down days)

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

4 years of mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and / or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Background in the food industry is highly preferred

You must be able to push, pull, and carry up to 45lbs. Additionally, you may be required to perform repetitive motions, sitting standing, and bending at the waist.

Must be comfortable working in non-temperature and temperature-controlled environments.

Must be comfortable wearing a full-faced respirator as necessary.

Possess strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Good knowledge of preventative maintenance programs

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with lots of changes

Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures

Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management software is an asset

Must pay attention to details with a customer service attitude.

Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools.

We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

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.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require 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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You should be proficient in :

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120 / 208 / 240 / 480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use :