E&I Maintenance Partner

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Pay bonus

Paid time off from start

Free product when safety goals met

Health & safety commitment

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Loudon Mill is seeking an E&I Maintenance Partner to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and implement maintenance practices in our Loudon, Tennessee facility. You will support production, packaging, and distribution lines, focusing on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You’ll join a team that values growth, recognizes contributions, and helps you develop technical skills daily. The role requires 3+ years in skilled electrical maintenance in manufacturing, with PLC/DCS

Qualifications

• 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.
• Have three (3) or more years’ experience of skilled electrical maintenance work within a manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.
• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Can physically work on elevated work platforms, catwalks, scaffolding, and enter confined space.
• Post high school vocational training in E&I technology is desirable.
• Specific trade experience in general electrical maintenance, PLC programing, instrumentation, DCS, and low to medium voltage electrical work experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Assist in correcting unsafe acts and conditions.
• Re-enforce safe work behaviors among team members.
• Demonstrate technical skill proficiency.
• Ensure that process equipment and work areas are maintained in a manner that meets established housekeeping standards.
• Actively participate in task analysis and process specific maintenance training, demonstrating retention of key process knowledge and maintenance skills.
• Participate in activities and work groups which drive continuous improvement in the operating team, unit, and the mill's ability to meet business requirements, manufacturing process capability, and the quality of work life.
• Develop and continue to demonstrate skills and knowledge about the manufacturing process.
• Learn and demonstrate problem-solving/ troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain constructive and effective working relationships with other work group members, Partners from other process areas, and Resources.
• Proactively and constructively confront barriers to effective working cooperation, or individual/group performance.
• Exhibit flexibility by supporting any potential site needs, non-day shift work (nights, weekends) along with call-ins as required.
• Communicate concisely, completely and in a timely manner about business issues.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/E&I training

Tools

PLC programming

Instrumentation

DCS

Low/Medium voltage work

Job description

E&I Maintenance Partner Job Description

Your Job Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® [local brands can be input here, be sure to use register sign ®]. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: this is your opportunity to troubleshoot complex electrical systems, implement and improve maintenance practices in a facility that creates top-notch products for nearly ¼ of the world’s population. Get recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see those essential products being used by your own loved ones each day. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. In this role, you will:

• Be maintaining equipment associated with the production, packaging and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance work
• This assignment is primarily accountable for electrical maintenance support at Loudon Mill.
• This assignment will require supporting a specific asset and working maintenance downs as needed.
• Work on a range of technology and equipment in a clean, well-lit environment.
• Diagnose and resolve a variety of urgent challenges and problems (every day is different).
• Join a team that supports your growth and development.
• Help us advance manufacturing and respond to customer needs with greater speed and creativity.

Maintenance Partners typically work 10 hour shifts / 4 days a week M-F with evening and weekend call-in support as needed.

Accountabilities

• Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Assist in correcting unsafe acts and conditions.
• Re-enforce safe work behaviors among team members.
• Demonstrate technical skill proficiency.
• Ensure that process equipment and work areas are maintained in a manner that meets established housekeeping standards.
• Actively participate in task analysis and process specific maintenance training, demonstrating retention of key process knowledge and maintenance skills.
• Participate in activities and work groups which drive continuous improvement in the operating team, unit, and the mill's ability to meet business requirements, manufacturing process capability, and the quality of work life.
• Develop and continue to demonstrate skills and knowledge about the manufacturing process.
• Learn and demonstrate problem-solving/ troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain constructive and effective working relationships with other work group members, Partners from other process areas, and Resources.
• Proactively and constructively confront barriers to effective working cooperation, or individual/group performance.
• Exhibit flexibility by supporting any potential site needs, non-day shift work (nights, weekends) along with call-ins as required.
• Communicate concisely, completely and in a timely manner about business issues.

Qualifications

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.
• Have three (3) or more years’ experience of skilled electrical maintenance work within a manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.
• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Can physically work on elevated work platforms, catwalks, scaffolding, and enter confined space.
• Post high school vocational training in E&I technology is desirable.
• Specific trade experience in general electrical maintenance, PLC programing, instrumentation, DCS, and low to medium voltage electrical work experience are desirable.

Total Benefits

• K-C Loudon Mill offers an Incentive Pay bonus each quarter
• New hires receive paid time off upon first day of employment
• K-C Loudon Mill gives away free product (bath/facial tissue or Hand Towels) for months where safety goals are met.
• K-C is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, promoting the health and wellbeing of its employees, and ensuring sanitation and safety in the products that we manufacture.
• We care about the health of each employee, and it is our intent to provide all employees with a work environment conducive to good health. Therefore, it is the policy of K-C that the use of tobacco products by employees, contractors, and visitors on K-C property is prohibited.

Starting Hourly Wage: $33.33 USD

You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan.

This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Location and Type

• #LI-Onsite
• Primary Location: USA-TN-Loudon
• Additional Locations
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time
• Type: Full time

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.

Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.