Job description

Maintenance Technician

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.

Our Freehold, NJ Facility mixes chemicals, blow molds bottles, fills bottles, and produces finished pallets for shipment in a continuous process.

SUMMARY:
The position is within our Automotive division and is responsible for mechanical and electrical repair and preventative maintenance of facility and plant equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Actively participate in the continual improvement of the Plant’s safety culture
• Responsible for conforming to all Plant Health, Environment, Safety, and Security (EHS) policies and procedures
• Responsible for mechanical troubleshooting, corrective repair, and preventive/predictive maintenance of production and facility equipment. Assets in this multi-faceted plant are inclusive of chemical blending (Pumps, Valves), Bottle Blow Molding (Blow Molders, Labelers, Trimmers), and liquid product filling (Liquid Fillers, drops packers, case formers, palletizers, and stretch wrappers) as well as other general facility equipment (chillers, cooling towers, compressors, etc.)
• Support production to ensure equipment is continuously running in its most efficient state, including assisting at times with change over and set up of production lines
• Clearly communicate issues faced during shift at hand-off, and to identify defects and improvements with detailed information and recommendations for work order generation
• Interpret drawings and manuals to determine the best course of action when resolving issues
• Ensure assigned work orders are completed correctly, safely, and to the highest quality standard
• Work directly with contractors regarding new or existing projects and repairs
• Achieve expert-level understanding of site equipment and use knowledge to support, direct, and train maintenance team members
• Comply with plant safety, quality, GMPs, current standard practices and all other plant rules, policies/procedures

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical background and general building maintenance experience
• Demonstrated equipment troubleshooting ability
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work a 24/5 non-rotating schedule with occasional scheduled Saturday overtime
• Must be able to read, and interpret mechanical and electrical prints, schematics, & documents

Preferred:

• Advanced skills or trades training related to industrial maintenance (welding, fabrication, machining, precision alignment, vibration/ultrasonic/thermography analysis, etc.)
• Blow Molding or Liquid Filling experience (filler, capper, drop packer, palletizer)
• Troubleshooting and installation of low voltage electrical components and systems
• Knowledge of industry standard motion sensing & control devices
• Expert knowledge of DC & AC motors & drives (AB preferred)
• Skilled in PLC programming & HMI interface configuration (such as Panel View etc.)

A Career with KIK Offers:

KIK offers very 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.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

www.KIKCORP.com

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Freehold, NJ 07728: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired hourly rate?

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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