Job DescriptionYour Role at KIK The Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Midshift (Monday - Friday
10:30 AM to 7:30 PM with occasional Saturdays per business need) is a senior plant-floor maintenance role focused on equipment reliability, advanced troubleshooting, technical leadership, mentoring, shutdown execution, utility system ownership, and continuous improvement.
The pay range for this role is $42.00 to $44.00, depending on experience. What You'll Do- Provide technical ownership and support for packaging lines, utility systems, and process systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC faults, HMI issues, servo systems, VFD systems, and other complex electrical and automation systems.
- Support and maintain 480VAC systems, MCC buckets and drives.
- Troubleshoot and support boilers, compressors, cooling towers, and chemical transfer systems.
- Support packaging equipment including conveyors, bottle feeders, case erectors, case sealers, labelers, stretch wrappers, cap sorters, filling equipment, and pallet conveyor systems.
- Assist with line startups, shutdowns, and changeovers to support production efficiency and uptime.
- Execute preventive maintenance procedures exactly as written.
- Perform lubrication routes, inspections, and equipment condition assessments.
- Inspect and replace belts, chains, bearings, filters, and other wear components.
- Perform conveyor tracking and alignment adjustments.
- Conduct laser alignment, vibration analysis, and root-cause failure investigations.
- Conduct machine guarding inspections and support equipment cleaning and restoration activities.
- Improve preventive maintenance systems and support spare parts optimization initiatives.
- Execute TIG and MIG welding as well as stainless steel fabrication activities.
- Lead or support planned shutdown activities and maintenance projects.
- Support capital projects and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
- Maintain compliance with GMP procedures and sanitation standards.
- Accurately complete CMMS work orders and document parts usage, equipment observations, and maintenance activities.
- Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas.
- Promptly identify, communicate, and escalate equipment abnormalities, operational concerns, and safety issues.
- Adhere to all PPE requirements and safety protocols.
- Follow LOTO procedures, machine guarding standards, hazard communication requirements, and safe tool usage practices.
- Identify and address slip, trip, and fall hazards within the facility.
- Demonstrate accountability, urgency, and strong technical leadership.
- Support a reliability-centered maintenance culture focused on proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Train and mentor operators and junior technicians.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
- Serve as maintenance lead when required
- Maintain a collaborative mindset with a willingness to both teach and learn.
What You'll Bring- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- 5 or more years of industrial maintenance experience
- 3 or more years of multi-craft troubleshooting capability
- 3 or more years of electrical troubleshooting experience
- PLC/HMI diagnostic competency
- Welding and fabrication experience
- CMMS proficiency
- Reliability-centered mindset
- Leadership presence
- Strong ownership mentality
- Reliability engineering mindset
- Ability to mentor and train others
- Continuous improvement focus
What You Will GetKIK 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.
