Lead Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Auburndale, FL

2d•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

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. At KIK, our Maintenance team keeps our operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably - and as a Maintenance Lead, you'll be at the center of it all. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine your technical expertise with your ability to guide and mentor others. You'll lead daily maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, coach fellow technicians, and partner with Production and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and maximize plant performance. If you enjoy solving challenging problems, driving continuous improvement, and making a visible impact every day, this is an opportunity to build your career while helping shape the success of our manufacturing operations. This role is based onsite at our Auburndale, FL facility and supports 1st Shift, Monday through Friday from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with weekend overtime and on-call support as needed. The pay range for this position is $38.00-$42.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience serving as a Maintenance Lead, Lead Technician, Team Lead, or informal technical leader required
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing equipment
Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment required
Experience working with motors, VFDs, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and other industrial manufacturing equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices
Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor and develop other technicians
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off-shift hours as needed to support plant operations

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred
programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms preferred
MaintainX preferred
Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, TPM, continuous improvement, or reliability initiatives preferred
Forklift, aerial lift, confined space, or other maintenance-related certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities while working alongside the maintenance team
Prioritize maintenance work orders and assign tasks based on production needs and equipment criticality
Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing equipment
Serve as the technical resource for complex equipment failures and root cause analysis
Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and commissioning of new production equipment
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, PLC logic, and equipment manuals
Coach and mentor maintenance technicians by sharing technical knowledge and best practices
Verify maintenance work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with company standards
Partner with Production and Engineering to identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase productivity
Ensure accurate completion of work orders, maintenance records, spare parts usage, and equipment documentation within the CMMS
Assist with inventory management of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies
Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability initiatives
Promote and maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and food/product quality requirements
Serve as the maintenance point of contact during assigned shifts and assist with emergency equipment repairs as needed