1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician (Multi-Craft)

KIK Consumer Products

Westlake (TX)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in Texas is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for 1st shift to uphold high-speed tablet production lines, in a chemical manufacturing setting with GMP compliance and hazardous materials handling. The role requires mechanical and electrical skills, with a $40.50 hourly rate and opportunities for progression and benefits.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, analyze equipment performance, and support reliability programs.

Qualifications

2+ years in a continuous manufacturing environment.
Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in beverage/high-speed packaging environments preferred.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automated production equipment, with strong skills in at least one craft.
Familiarity with ISO-certified or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and systems.
Respond to equipment failures and emergencies to support continuous 24/7 production operations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and analyze equipment performance to identify recurring issues and reliability improvements.
Support equipment reliability programs, including OEE tracking, failure analysis, FMEA, asset management, and maintenance planning.
Apply and support predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and motor diagnostics.
Work on 480V motor control systems, VFDs, motor replacement, sensor replacement, and fuse replacement, with an understanding of PLCs and sensor functions.
Collaborate with equipment manufacturers on installation, FAT, and SAT.
Follow maintenance SOPs, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, process fluid, instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, including VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and motor controls.
Maintain and repair tablet presses, conveyors, screw augers, hoppers, pneumatic actuators, scales, and laser coders.
Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment manuals, and process documentation to support maintenance activities.
Support maintenance personnel while promoting best practices, safety compliance, and continuous improvement.
Work effectively in a team environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Support a high-volume manufacturing operation through flexible scheduling, including overtime, weekend, and on-call coverage as needed.
Assist with changeovers, setup, and cleaning of packaging equipment.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by your supervisor.