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

As Maintenance Mechanic you will be responsible for scheduling and performing routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will perform emergency and preventative repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic and identify and replace worn or defective parts in a timely manner.

**The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday from 3:00pm - 1:30am with occasional Saturdays. The hourly pay range is $30.00-$40.00 per hour, dependent upon experience, plus a $1.00 shift differential when working 2nd shift. **

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on production and packaging equipment with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems across the facility.
• Maintain and repair packaging equipment including fillers, conveyors, palletizers, and bottling systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, and variable speed drives used in plant operations.
• Complete basic electrical troubleshooting including sensors, relays, photo-eyes, and motor connections (120V–480V).
• Install, modify, and repair conveyor systems including roller, belt, chain, and Intralox conveyors.
• Use CMMS (MaintainX) to document maintenance activities, work orders, and completed repairs.
• Support equipment installations, relocations, and modifications to improve production processes.
• Utilize shop tools and fabrication equipment to complete repairs and equipment modifications.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
• 3+ years of maintenance mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment required (food/ beverage industry is highly preferred)
• 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).

• 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 $30.00 – $40.00 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, pools, and cars. 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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You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Commercial Plumbing
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Conveyor Chain Replacement
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Labeling Systems
• Packaging Machines
• Liquid Fill Pumps and Equipment
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Palletizer
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems