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

The Electromechanical Technician is responsible for scheduling and performing routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment. You will perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic and identifies and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner. We are looking for a talented Electro-Mechanical Technician who has experience with electrical maintenance, instrumentation, and machine repair. This individual will also excel in software use and documentation.

This role is based on site at our Chicago Illinois facility and is a 1st Shift position with the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday and will require Overtime as needed. The pay for this position is $42.75/hr.

What You’ll Be Doing

**Electrical Maintenance & Repair:

** Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and install various electrical equipment such as motors, breakers, transformers, switches, relays, wiring, PLCs, lighting, UPS.
**Instrumentation:

** Maintain and calibrate instrumentation devices like transmitters, valves, flow meters, and sensors.
**Work Management:

** Complete and prioritize work orders related to control systems, motors, and mechanical equipment.
**Troubleshooting:

** Identify and resolve electrical, motor, and control system issues, including testing and evaluating system health and safety.
**Technical Communication

**: Discuss technical issues professionally, especially during equipment breakdowns or meetings.
**Software Use:

**Utilize MS Windows, Excel, AutoCAD and industrial software, daily.
**Team Collaboration:

** Assist maintenance mechanics and collaborate with engineering, project management, and operators.
**Documentation:

**Follow technical manuals, document changes, and maintain records for troubleshooting and setup. Assist in maintaining electrical schematics and update where needed.
**Preventive Maintenance:

** Perform regular checks, lubrication, adjustments, and machine start-ups to optimize operations.
**Electrical Installation:

** Handle installation, modification, and repair of electrical systems, including conduit work and panel repairs.
**Control Systems:

** Maintain and calibrate programmable control equipment and troubleshoot using PLCs. Understand12/24VDC & 120VAC for control circuits.
**Power Distribution & Wiring:

** Read schematics, understand industrial power distribution, and VFD wiring. 240 and 480 VACS
**Tools & Equipment:

** Operate power tools safely and effectively.
**Safety & Standards:

** Follow EPA, OSHA, NFPA70, and other safety standards and perform root cause analysis. Knowledge of E-Stops and other Safety Circuits
**Inventory & Administrative Tasks:

** Manage parts supplies, prepare documentation, and handle administrative duties.
**Continuous Improvement:

**Strive for operational excellence and safety compliance, participate in projects, and perform miscellaneous duties as directed. Perform variety of administrative duties and work on projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Technology OR Certificate/Diploma with 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting is strongly preferred.
Alternatively, 3+ years of proven hands-on experience in a related field is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of ladder logic, function block programming, PLC hardware, and tagging structures.
Familiarity with Rockwell Automation software.
Working knowledge of industrial networking and control systems.
Ability to use hand tools and work in physically demanding environments (bend, twist, lift to 60 lbs.)
Comfortable working in an indoor/outdoor industrial environment, including areas requiring respirator protection.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.

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 Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Repair Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)