**1st Shift with weekends as needed $35-40/hr DOE** **Overtime is required during peak season** *****$3,000 Sign On Bonus***** **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 **Maintenance Mechanic - 1st shift** , 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, cleaning and lubricating components, and maintaining pipe systems. You'll be a key contributor to line changeovers and diligent in adhering to safety regulations. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. This position has an hourly range between $35.00-$40.00 DOE in addition to an quarterly incentive bonus. **What You’ll Be Doing** + Conducts comprehensive inspections, monitoring, and testing of machinery and equipment + Dismantles malfunctioning machines and equipment, replacing or installing new parts as needed + Performs thorough cleaning and lubrication of shafts, bearings, gears, and various machinery components + Assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, ensuring the repair or replacement of gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related components + Acquires a profound understanding of all machinery utilized in the production process to ensure optimal functionality through proper operating procedures + Adheres strictly to all safety regulations, fostering good housekeeping practices in all relevant work areas + Executes line changeovers for different products, including the setup of the dilution system to precise specifications + Promptly notifies the Production Manager and Plant Manager of any equipment issues, demonstrating an analytical approach to problem-solving and providing assistance to others as necessary **What You’ll Bring** + Minimum of 2 years of equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment + Highschool diploma or GED required + Electrical experience: specifically, Three-phase/480 voltage required + Experience working on PLC’s and frequency drives is required; Allen Bradley is preferred + Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems + Proficiency in machinery inspection, repair and assembly + Ability to perform line changeovers and address equipment issues promptly + Commitment to safety and adherence to regulations + Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required + Comfortable standing for long periods of time, while working in a fast-paced environment + Able to work in an environment with bleach fumes and handle chemicals **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, 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, 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. 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