Maintenance Mechanic 1 at KIK Consumer Products

Hampton, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Troubleshooting, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Blow Mold Equipment, Bottling Equipment, Filling Equipment, Gantry Palletizers, Welding, Metal Fabrication, Machining, Electrical Repairs, Motor Diagnostics, Variable Speed Drives, Multimeter Use, Schematic Reading, CMMS Use

Industry

Manufacturing

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 Join our team as a 1st shift Maintenance Technician (Monday – Friday with OT as needed 5:00am - 3:30pm), where 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. What You’ll Do Independently identify and repair equipment issues within assigned areas with minimal supervision Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems Experience with troubleshooting blow mold, 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 Make tooling, die, choke manifold, toggle and clamp, and profile sequence setting adjustments to maintain quality bottles. Replacing molds. Troubleshooting extruders and heating bands. Experience with troubleshooting hydraulic systems, power packs and hose replacements, servo and control valves. 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 Maintaining chillers, grinders, and regrind/resin reclaiming systems. Perform preventative maintenance blenders, 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 emergencies 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 What You’ll Bring 3 or more years’ mechanical/maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment A minimum of a high school education or its equivalent is preferred Ability to communicate effectively Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment- ability to lift a minimum of 50+ lbs. Excellent Interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Time Management and Organization; Ability to multi-task and react to changing priorities 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 an hourly range which is negotiable based on experience and skill set. About KIK We create 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 accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require 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

Responsibilities

The role involves independently identifying and repairing equipment issues with minimal supervision, diagnosing and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and making necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards. Responsibilities also include performing preventative maintenance, general electrical repairs, and modifying, repairing, and installing various machinery and conveyor systems.