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
Join our team as a PLC Maintenance Technician on 1st Shift (7:00am – 4:00 am/pm, Monday-Friday with weekends per business need), where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. We are looking for an experienced and motivated PLC Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and related equipment used in automated production environments. This position has a base hourly rate of $33.00–$36.00.

What You’ll Do

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial automation and electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, motor controls, and associated equipment
Program, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI applications (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron) to improve equipment performance, reliability, and production efficiency
Perform routine, preventive, predictive, and emergency troubleshooting on automated manufacturing equipment and process control systems
Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues to minimize downtime and restore production quickly and safely
Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control drawings, and technical documentation
Support automation, capital improvement, and equipment upgrade projects, including controls design, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability
Maintain and back up PLC programs, HMI applications, electrical drawings, and control system documentation to ensure configuration control
Ensure control systems comply with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes and regulations
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and automation systems
Train maintenance technicians and production personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and best practices for automated systems
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase equipment uptime, quality, safety, and operational efficiency

What You’ll Bring

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Electronics preferred
Two or more years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000), Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or similar systems
Hands-on experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motion controls, SCADA systems, and industrial automation equipment
Knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, or Profinet
Strong understanding of electrical systems, motor controls, power distribution, control panels, instrumentation, and safety circuits
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Working knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical safety standards
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, or respond to emergency equipment issues as business needs require

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, 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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PLC Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift