Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer products manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift in Chicago. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery, requiring a minimum of 4 years of mechanical experience. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a flexible work attitude. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings options with employer match

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years mechanical experience in high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling and performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Performs emergency repairs on machinery including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Carries out required preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized maintenance management software

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift

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

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for scheduling and performing routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic performs emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic and identifies and replaces worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sets up production equipment to run scheduled production
• Discusses difficulties in operating equipment with machine operators to isolate problems, and then troubleshoots machine to determine cause and repairs required.
• Must be able to read and follow directions as found in technical manuals as well as be able to document any and all changes they are involved in. so as to refer back to the notes and records a thereby gain understanding as to how to set up lines an adjust machines and conveyors as needed.
• Performs necessary repairs on equipment to keep it in top running order.
• Must be able to perform major mechanical overhauls of some packaging equipment
• Carries out required preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assists in determining required design modifications and makes approved modifications to equipment.
• Performs tasks in accordance with approved procedures and following all safety procedures and gmp's.
• Provides coverage for mechanics on other shifts, as needed.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team setting.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 4 years mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment (food industry is highly preferred)
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Must be flexible to work Shift Work (days, afternoons, nights)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with lots of changes
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management software’s an asset
• Must pay attention to details with a customer service attitude
• Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills
  
  

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.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender 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.

Privacy Policy: https://www.kikcorp.com/privacy-policy-applicant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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