Lead - Industrial Maintenance Tech
KIK Consumer Products
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KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician (3rd shift) in Westlake, LA to drive maintenance on tablet production lines. This role requires GMP adherence, safety focus, and a bias for reliable equipment performance.
You will lead troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and predictive strategies, working with the plant to minimize downtime and improve OEE in a chemically oriented production environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certifications preferred.
- 2–3 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automated production equipment.
- Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with PLCs, motor controls, robotics, instrumentation, and computer-controlled systems.
- Experience with CMMS, maintenance planning software, and reliability analysis tools.
- Ability to read and follow technical documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Experience working in ISO-certified or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- 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.
- Manage equipment reliability programs, including OEE tracking, failure analysis, FMEA, asset management, and maintenance planning.
- Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies based on reliability principles and historical performance data.
- Apply and support predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and motor diagnostics.
- Ability to work on 480v motor controls systems, VFD, motor replacement, sensor replacement, fuse replacement, understanding of PLC’s, understanding of sensor functions.
- Collaborate with equipment manufacturers on installation, FAT, and SAT.
- Create and maintain 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.
- Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment manuals, and process documentation to support maintenance activities.
- Train and mentor 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 nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Assist with changeovers, setup, and cleaning of packaging equipment
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor
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Job description
(3rd Shift)
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.
The Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician oversees daily technical troubleshooting and maintenance activities for tablet production lines, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency to support production objectives. This position operates within a chemical manufacturing environment and requires strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous material handling requirements, and company health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- 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.
- Manage equipment reliability programs, including OEE tracking, failure analysis, FMEA, asset management, and maintenance planning.
- Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies based on reliability principles and historical performance data.
- Apply and support predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and motor diagnostics.
- Ability to work on 480v motor controls systems, VFD, motor replacement, sensor replacement, fuse replacement, understanding of PLC’s, understanding of sensor functions.
- Collaborate with equipment manufacturers on installation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Create and maintain 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.
- Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment manuals, and process documentation to support maintenance activities.
- Train and mentor 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 nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Assist with changeovers, setup, and cleaning of packaging equipment
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certifications preferred.
- 2–3 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automated production equipment.
- Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with PLCs, motor controls, robotics, instrumentation, and computer-controlled systems.
- Experience with CMMS, maintenance planning software, and reliability analysis tools.
- Ability to read and follow technical documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Experience working in ISO-certified or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity levels, and manufacturing environments
- Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods
- 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 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, 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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