Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic - 1st shift ($5k Sign on Bonus!)

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. Your Role at KIK As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping our production equipment operating safely and efficiently. You'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and respond to equipment issues to minimize downtime. You'll inspect, test, and service a variety of manufacturing equipment while helping drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement throughout the plant. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. This onsite opportunity is based at our Mars, PA manufacturing facility, supporting 1st Shift (Monday–Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Friday 6:00am-3:00pm), with overtime opportunities available. We offer a competitive pay range of $30.00–$32.00 per hour, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus. What You’ll Be Doing 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 type Diagnose, rebuild, troubleshoot and replace various pump types Experience with using CMMS (MaintainX) 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 What You’ll Bring 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 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 What You Will Get 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. About KIK We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of 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 2,300 employees drives 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. 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. KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. 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