Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Auburndale, FL

2d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician (Monday-Friday 8:30pm-5:00am with rotating Saturdays) team, however, the candidate must be able to work on 1st shift (Monday-Friday 4:30am-1:00pm with rotating Saturdays) for the first 30 days for training purposes . 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 ranging from $30.00 - $33.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked after 1st shift. The compensation is negotiable based upon a candidate’s experience and skill set.

Requirements

2 or more years’ mechanical experience in a high-speed packaging and/or manufacturing environment (food industry is highly preferred)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
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
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

Responsibilities

Independently identify and repair equipment issues within assigned area with minimal supervision
Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience with troubleshooting bottling, filling equipment and gantry palletizers
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
Experience with using CMMS and documenting emergency and planned work and good communication skills
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.
Experience with general shop tools and fabrication including use of grinders, saws, presses, lathes and mills
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