Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

We are 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 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for 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 2,500 employees drive 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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Demands

 

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or conditi