Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

**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** Join our team as a **2nd Shift Maintenance Technician (Monday - Friday with OT with rotating Saturdays 2:30 pm - 1:30 am)** team, however, the candidate must be able to work on **1** **st** **shift (Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays 4:30 am - 3:00 pm)** for the first 90 days not extended longer than 6 months of employment for training purposes. 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 starting at $30.00 per hour plus a .50 shift differential for hours worked after 1** **st** **shift, in addition to a quarterly incentive bonus.** The compensation is negotiable based upon a candidate's experience and skill set. **What You'll Be Doing** + Independently identify and repair equipment issues within assigned area with minimal supervision + Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems + Experience with troubleshooting bottling, filling equipment and gantry palletizers + Diagnose mechanical problems, 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 + Promptly respond to equipment related issues with customer-oriented manner + Perform general electrical repairs including wire connections, relays, photo-eyes, solenoids, working with 120v-480v, diagnose and wire up motors and troubleshoot variable speed drives. Must be able to properly use multimeter and read schematics + Perform preventative maintenance, and safety inspections + Modify, repair, install and troubleshoot various conveyor systems including but not limited to roller, belt, intralox, gravity, chain plate types + Diagnose, rebuild, troubleshoot and replace various pump types + Experience with using CMMS and documenting emergency and planned work and good communication skills + Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot various types of machinery, equipment and facilities in the processing & packaging departments + Setup, takedown, and relocation of Process and Packaging equipment + Frequently modify packaging & process equipment for new products + Provide solutions to routine or unique equipment problems. + Experience with general shop tools and fabrication including use of grinders, saws, presses, lathes and mills + Lifting, twisting, carrying up to 45 lbs. is a requirement of the position + Working in non-temperature and temperature-controlled environments + Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location + Be able to wear full face respirator as necessary + Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations **What You'll Bring** + 2 or more years' mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment (food industry is highly preferred) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) Ability to communicate effectively + Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment + Excellent Interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Time Management and Organization; Ability to multi-task and react to changing priorities **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). + Constantly exerting greater than negligible force, up to 10 pounds (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, Feeling, Seeing, Hearing **What You Will Get** We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. **About KIK** We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for 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 2,500 employees drive 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 on the basis of 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 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. Privacy Policy:

Created: 2024-11-09