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 3 (Industrial PLC Electrician) at KIK, you will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair 480V industrial electrical systems and PLC controls that power our high-speed manufacturing operations. You will serve as the electrical expert on shift, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and upholding strict Lockout/Tagout and safety standards. Your work directly supports production uptime and the overall performance of our plant.
The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 1:00pm-9:30pm (CST), with overtime regularly scheduled on weekends as needed. The pay rate for this role is $41.20 per hour.
What You’ll Do
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Installation, troubleshooting & repair of low & high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electrical & control systems for packaging lines, facilities & plant support equipment such as air compressors, boilers, pumps, water purification system, production plant & warehouse lighting
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Performs all work in compliance with company policies, procedures, and federal, state & local laws
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Responsible for all electrical emergency & scheduled maintenance tasks across the plant.
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Identifies, reviews, and plans electrical projects with/without guidance from controls engineer or department manager
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Sizes circuits & installs conduit according to national and local electrical code & standards
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Upgrade outdated or unsafe electrical installations across the plant
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Be a subject matter expert for all electrical needs across the plant
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Standardize all electrical controls & power components to Allen Bradley parts as much as possible
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Key member of plant emergency response team
What You’ll Bring
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High school diploma / GED, or trade school
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3 or more years of experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment with related training
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Be able to interpret & modify electrical prints, schematics & document all changes
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Be able to use diagnostic equipment such as multi meters, oscilloscopes, etc
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Understanding of Electrical Hazard Class 1, Div. 1, Group C&D
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Knowledge of industry standard motion sensing & control devices
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Knowledge of DC and AC motors & drives (AB preferred)
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Knowledge of Allen-Bradley Mircologix, Compactlogix & Controllogix processors
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Hands-on knowledge in PLC programming & HMI interface configuration
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Hands-on knowledge of converting relay logic-based systems to PLC based systems
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Knowledge of cGMP and other regulatory requirements applicable to electrical installations preferred
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Knowledge of applicable NEC and OSHA standards
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Functional knowledge of personal computers and common productivity software
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Familiarity with emergency response procedures (conducted by KIK)
Physical Demands / Work Environment
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This position is for shift work & the primary shift assignment will be 2nd shift. Depending upon any urgent need, the person may be expected to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
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Person should be able to climb on extension ladders, work from elevated platforms, from top of elevated structures and from the articulating boom lifts as needed
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Person should be able to reach tight & difficult to access areas
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This position requires up to 8 or more hours of standing on the feet & walking from job site to job site within the manufacturing plant as needed
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This is not an office position
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This person should be able to lift 10-40 lb. weight as needed
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.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base hourly rate of $35.87. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.
About KIK
We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. 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, South Africa, 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 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 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 or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.
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