Industrial Electro‑Mechanical Technician, Automation & Instrumentation

Build reliability that keeps homes and pools clean, safe, and protected

Join KIK Consumer Products and help power production for the brands families rely on every day. We are a performance-driven, collaborative team that values accountability, agility, and doing the right thing—always.

A day in this role

• Start your morning reviewing work orders and scheduling preventive maintenance for critical assets.
• Calibrate transmitters, flow meters, valves, and sensors to ensure precise control.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues across motors, PLC-based systems, VFDs, relays, breakers, transformers, and UPS units.
• Jump into urgent line calls—diagnose faults, interpret schematics, and restore operations safely.
• Update drawings in AutoCAD, document changes, and log findings for future troubleshooting.
• Partner with mechanics, engineers, project managers, and operators to execute root-cause fixes and continuous improvement projects.

What you'll tackle

• Electrical maintenance: inspect, test, install, and repair industrial electrical equipment and lighting.
• Instrumentation: maintain and calibrate instrumentation devices to spec.
• Controls: maintain and troubleshoot programmable controls; work confidently with 12/24 VDC and 120 VAC control circuits.
• Power distribution: read schematics, support industrial distribution, and wire VFDs (120/208/240/480 VAC).
• Installation: conduit runs, panel work, modifications, and system upgrades.
• Software: daily use of MS Windows, Excel, AutoCAD, and industrial applications.
• Documentation: follow manuals, record updates, and maintain accurate schematics.
• Preventive maintenance: lubrication, adjustments, start-ups, and operational checks.
• Safety: apply EPA, OSHA, NFPA 70 standards; verify E-stops and safety circuits; lead root-cause analysis.
• Inventory/admin: manage parts, prepare work documentation, and complete administrative tasks.
• Continuous improvement: contribute to projects that elevate uptime, quality, and safety.

Schedule, location & pay

This is an on-site role at our Chicago, Illinois facility. 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime as needed. Pay: $42.75/hr.

What you bring

• Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Technology, or a Certificate/Diploma with 2+ years in a manufacturing/industrial setting strongly preferred; or 3+ years of proven hands-on experience in a related field.
• Strong grasp of ladder logic, function block programming, PLC hardware, and tag structures.
• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation software.
• Working knowledge of industrial networking and control systems.
• Ability to use hand tools and work in physically demanding environments (bend, twist, lift up to 60 lbs.).
• Comfort operating in indoor/outdoor industrial areas, including those requiring respirator use.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.

Benefits & growth

Competitive pay, comprehensive health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement savings with employer match; and Education Assistance to support your continued growth.

About KIK

We make trusted products and brands that clean, sanitize, and protect homes and pools. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers, we operate 16 North American manufacturing facilities and have global operations in Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our portfolio includes Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer of private-label bleach in North America and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care items. Our 2,300+ colleagues drive innovation across development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, project management, quality, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Guided by our “One KIK” values, we deliver on commitments in a customer-focused, results-oriented way—without compromising safety, ethics, or integrity.

Legal

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 accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require 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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Proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)