Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Salem, VA

17h•$30 - $34•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. We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on 1st shift (6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday with weekends per business need). In this role 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. This position has an hourly rate of $30-$34.

Requirements

2 or more years’ mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment required (food industry is highly preferred)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
Ability to communicate effectively
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
Experience with troubleshooting bottling, filling equipment and gantry palletizers
Experience with using CMMS and documenting emergency and planned work and good communication skills
Experience with general shop tools and fabrication including use of grinders, saws, presses, lathes and mills
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

Responsibilities

Independently identify and repair equipment issues within assigned area with minimal supervision
Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
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
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
Perform preventative maintenance, 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
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.
Lifting, twisting, carrying up to 45 lbs. is a requirement of the position
Working in non-temperature and temperature-controlled environments
Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location
Be able to wear full face respirator as necessary
Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations