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Job Description
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 also 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
We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30pm, Monday-Friday with weekends per business need). In this role you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and monitoring equipment, conducting repairs and replacements. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise and tools to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. This position has an hourly rate of $34-$36.
What You’ll Do
- Independently identify, diagnose, and repair equipment issues within the assigned area with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and basic automation-related equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical equipment breakdowns and provide timely, practical solutions using skills in mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal fabrication, machining, and analytical problem solving.
- Troubleshoot, repair, install, maintain, and improve machinery and equipment in the processing and packaging departments, including bottling and filling equipment, gantry palletizers, conveyors, pumps, and related systems.
- Perform general electrical repairs, including wire connections, relays, photo-eyes, solenoids, motors, and variable-speed drives. Safely work with 120V to 480V systems, use a multimeter, and read electrical schematics.
- Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment and control systems, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms. Use PLC interfaces, HMIs, and SCADA systems to interpret alarms, monitor equipment conditions, identify root causes, and restore safe operation.
- This role is not responsible for PLC programming or modifying control logic. Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Controls, and Operations personnel to diagnose and resolve control-system issues.
- Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of equipment used in the unloading, transfer, and processing of chlorine railcars and associated chemical-processing systems.
- Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation, valves, piping systems, pumps, automated controls, and related equipment supporting chlorine handling and processing.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, Quality, and HESS to support safe, compliant, and efficient chemical-processing operations.
- Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and emergency repairs; document planned and emergency work accurately in the CMMS.
- Modify, repair, install, and troubleshoot conveyor systems, including roller, belt, Intralox, gravity, chain, and plate conveyor types.
- Diagnose, rebuild, troubleshoot, and replace various types of pumps.
- Set up, take down, relocate, and modify processing and packaging equipment to support production needs and new products.
- Use general shop tools and fabrication equipment, including grinders, saws, presses, lathes, and mills.
- Follow all Company requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices, lockout/tagout, confined space, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, chemical exposure response, and site-specific environmental, health, and safety procedures.
- Promptly respond to equipment issues in a professional, customer-oriented manner and communicate clearly with affected teams.
- Safely lift, twist, carry, push, or pull up to 45 pounds; work in temperature-controlled and non-temperature-controlled environments; and work around elevated noise levels as required.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator, when assigned work requires it.
- Follow all Company safety requirements and applicable environmental, health, safety, electrical, and chemical-handling regulations, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hazard communication, and exposure-response procedures.
- Through KIK, successfully complete and maintain required HazWhopper training and Incident Response to support this process and the Operators of this process, KIK internal chlorine training, and respirator fit testing.
- Serve as an active site First Responder for chemical or other emergency incidents and participate in related drills, response activities, and equipment-readiness requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Two or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed packaging, manufacturing, chemical-processing, or similar industrial environment required. Food, consumer products, or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with PLC-controlled systems, such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms, and the ability to troubleshoot PLC-based equipment and control systems.
- Ability to interpret ladder logic, respond to equipment alarms, and use HMI or SCADA interfaces to support troubleshooting. PLC programming experience is not required.
- Experience working in or supporting hazardous chemical environments; chlorine handling, railcar unloading, chemical transfer, or chemical-processing experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of process-safety practices, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and chemical exposure-response procedures.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, pump, and process equipment maintenance.
- Experience using a CMMS to document maintenance work, equipment history, and follow-up actions.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, time-management, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical Capabilities
- Occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force (up to 1/3 of the time).
- Frequently applying 10 to 25 pounds of force (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time).
- Regularly required to handle objects weighing up to 10 pounds throughout the shift (2/3 or more of the time) for moving objects.
- Must have the ability to perform the following: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling
- Must be able to visually inspect parts and hear audible alarms and equipment signals, with or without accommodation
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.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base hourly range of $30-$34 per hour. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.
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, South Africa, 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 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 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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