Millwright

KIK Consumer Products • Westlake, LA

10h

About The Position

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team who 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, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, 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 Millwright, where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Completion of formal apprenticeship program or three-year training program.
• Pass physical & drug testing.
• 1-2 years of proven experience as a Journeyman Millwright.
• Required to perform shift work with some overtime, hold-overs and call-outs as needed.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment (No beards) and protective eyewear.
• Successfully complete any and all required training programs to include offsite training.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Must be flexible to work Shift Work (days, afternoons, nights)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with lots of changes
• Successfully complete all required equipment certifications to include; forklift, cranes, carry decks, etc.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, troubleshoot, diagnose, and overhaul pumps, overhaul screw conveyors, conveyors, compactors and rotor feeders.
• Install mechanical seals.
• Ability to perform equipment alignment using dial indicators and laser alignment.
• Observes the functioning of installed equipment or systems and determines the replacement needs. Orders new material required and plans working procedures to complete replacement.
• The ability to acknowledge correct size on pumps, suction or discharge.
• Acknowledge the difference between centrifugal pump and a positive displacement pump.
• Knowledge of rotation of rotor feeder.
• Knowledge on how to set timing on shaking conveyors.
• Informs supervisor of potentially dangerous mechanical equipment or of recurring equipment malfunctions as well as informing supervisor of corrective action taken to correct malfunctions.
• Install and/or changes on machines and mechanical equipment in a facility.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED