Maintenance Mechanic 2

KIK Consumer Products; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in Chicago is seeking a Mechanic Level 2 on the 2nd shift (3:30 pm – 12:00 am with weekends as needed) to keep processing and packaging equipment running safely and efficiently.

In this hands-on role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, and assist with installations and modifications while ensuring safety around bleach and chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years mechanical maintenance in high-speed packaging/manufacturing.
• 2+ years mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• 2+ years basic welding experience preferred.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of motors, drives, 120–480 VAC controls.
• CMMS experience recommended.
• Ability to work around chemicals and in loud environments.
• Strong communication and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery in processing and packaging.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and perform timely repairs.
• Operate machine-shop tools to repair parts as directed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document work orders.
• Set up, take down, and relocate equipment for new products/sizes.
• Diagnose and repair basic electrical issues; escalate PLC problems.
• Respond to breakdowns with safety and PPE adherence.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Reading schematics

CMMS usage

Safety around chemicals

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Welding equipment

Job description

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

We are seeking a skilled Mechanic Level 2 on 2nd Shift (3:30 pm – 12:00 am with weekends per business need), where you will help keep processing and packaging equipment running safely and efficiently. In this skilled, hands-on role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues, and assist with equipment installations and modifications. You will work closely with operations to reduce downtime, support changeovers, and ensure all work is completed safely around chemicals such as bleach while wearing required PPE.

This position has a base hourly rate ranging from $32.00 to $35.00, plus a second shift differential of $0.50 based on skills and experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot machinery, equipment, and facilities in the processing and packaging departments.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and provide timely repairs using skills in mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal fabrication, machining, troubleshooting, and analytical problem solving.
• Operate machine-shop and hand tools (mill, lathe, drill press, grinders, saws, etc.) to repair or fabricate parts as directed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections; document work orders and findings in the CMMS and assist with planning/scheduling work on down days.
• Set up, take down, and relocate process and packaging equipment; support equipment and for new products and sizes.
• Diagnose and repair basic electrical issues including motors, sensors, photo-eyes, relays, variable speed drives, and 120–480 VAC circuits; elevate complex PLC and control problems to senior technicians as needed.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns with a customer-focused approach, communicate status and parts needs to supervision, and follow all Health & Safety, Lockout/Tagout, GMP, and PPE requirements.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed packaging, bottling or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 or more years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• 2 or more years of basic welding experience (strongly preferred).
• Solid mechanical aptitude with experience in hydraulics and pneumatics, basic welding or fabrication, and reading equipment manuals, blueprints, and simple schematics.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems at a maintenance-mechanic level (motors, drives, low-voltage controls) and safe work practices around 120–480 VAC.
• Experience using a CMMS to record work orders, track parts, and support preventive maintenance programs (preferred).
• Ability to work safely around chemicals and in both temperature-controlled and non-temperature-controlled, high-noise environments while wearing required PPE, including a full-face respirator as necessary.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and different shifts as needed, and ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exert up to 50 lbs of force (up to one-third of the shift) and frequently exert 10–25 lbs of force (one-third to two-thirds of the shift), including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying parts and tools.
• Regularly handle and move objects up to 10 lbs throughout the shift (two-thirds or more of the time).
• Frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, and reach into, under, and around equipment to perform inspections and repairs.
• Must be able to visually inspect parts, read gauges and displays, and hear audible alarms and equipment signals, with or without reasonable 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.

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.

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