Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for 2nd shift to ensure optimal machinery performance in a fast-paced plant. You will inspect, repair, and replace components, diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and maintain safety standards in a dynamic packaging environment.

The role requires 2+ years of mechanical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with CMMS and diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging/manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in manufacturing.
• Experience with CMMS and documentation of work.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Repair bottling, filling equipment and palletizers.
• Perform electrical repairs, wiring, relays and motors with a multimeter.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Modify and troubleshoot conveyor systems and packaging equipment.
• Operate general shop tools and fabrication equipment.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical repairs

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Welding basics

Shop tools

Machining equipment

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 Maintenance Mechanic on 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30pm, Monday-Friday with weekends per business need). In this role you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and monitoring equipment, conducting repairs and replacements. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise and tools to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. This position has an hourly rate of $34-$36.

What You’ll Do

• Independently identify and repair equipment issues within assigned area with minimal supervision

• Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Experience with troubleshooting bottling, filling equipment and gantry palletizers

• Diagnose mechanical problems, provide quick & innovative solutions for mechanical equipment breakdowns by applying proven skills in the principles of mechanics, fitting, plumbing, basic welding, metal fabrication, machining, troubleshooting, and analytical problem solving

• Promptly respond to equipment related issues with customer-oriented manner

• Perform general electrical repairs including wire connections, relays, photo-eyes, solenoids, working with 120v-480v, diagnose and wire up motors and troubleshoot variable speed drives. Must be able to properly use multimeter and read schematics

• Perform preventative maintenance, and safety inspections

• Modify, repair, install and troubleshoot various conveyor systems including but not limited to roller, belt, intralox, gravity, chain plate types

• Diagnose, rebuild, troubleshoot and replace various pump types

• Experience with using CMMS and documenting emergency and planned work and good communication skills

• Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot various types of machinery, equipment and facilities in the processing & packaging departments

• Setup, takedown, and relocation of Process and Packaging equipment

• Frequently modify packaging & process equipment for new products

• Provide solutions to routine or unique equipment problems.

• Experience with general shop tools and fabrication including use of grinders, saws, presses, lathes and mills

• Lifting, twisting, carrying up to 45 lbs. is a requirement of the position

• Working in non-temperature and temperature-controlled environments

• Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location

• Be able to wear full face respirator as necessary

• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations

What You’ll Bring

• 2 or more years’ mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment required (food industry is highly preferred)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment

• Excellent Interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Time Management and Organization; Ability to multi-task and react to changing priorities

Physical Capabilities

• Occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force (up to 1/3 of the time).

• Frequently applying 10 to 25 pounds of force (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time).

• Regularly required to handle objects weighing up to 10 pounds throughout the shift (2/3 or more of the time) for moving objects.

• Must have the ability to perform the following: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling

• Must be able to visually inspect parts and hear audible alarms and equipment signals, with or without 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.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base hourly range of $30-$34 per hour. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. 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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