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KIK Consumer Products Maintenance Mechanic 3- 3rd Shift in Houston, Texas
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 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
As Maintenance Mechanic you will be responsible for scheduling and performing routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will perform emergency and preventative repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic and identify and replace worn or defective parts in a timely manner.
What You’ll Be Doing
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on production and packaging equipment with minimal supervision.
Diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems across the facility.
Maintain and repair packaging equipment including fillers, conveyors, palletizers, and bottling systems.
Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, and variable speed drives used in plant operations.
Complete basic electrical troubleshooting including sensors, relays, photo-eyes, and motor connections (120V–480V).
Install, modify, and repair conveyor systems including roller, belt, chain, and Intralox conveyors.
Use CMMS (MaintainX) to document maintenance activities, work orders, and completed repairs.
Support equipment installations, relocations, and modifications to improve production processes.
Utilize shop tools and fabrication equipment to complete repairs and equipment modifications.
What You’ll Bring
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
3+ years of maintenance mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment required (food/ beverage industry is highly preferred)
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.
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 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.
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