Blow Molding Maintenance Technician (Extrusion/Plastics)

Shape trusted products. Keep our lines running strong.

At KIK Consumer Products, we manufacture and package brands households rely on to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We thrive on accountability, collaboration, agility, and doing the right thing—always. Join one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers and help us deliver on our promise of quality and safety.

Your next shift

As our Blow Molding Maintenance Technician on second shift, you’ll be the go-to expert who keeps blow molding operations humming. From changeovers and mold hangs to troubleshooting tough faults, your work ensures uptime, quality, and safety on the floor.

What a day might look like

• Walk the line to verify bottle quality and adherence to specifications; adjust processes to maintain standards.
• Operate and maintain blow molding equipment producing containers in multiple sizes and colors.
• Perform set-ups, including hanging molds and preparing machines to run efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Care for supporting utilities and peripherals: chillers, air compressors, grinders, and blenders.
• Recommend better methods and smarter use of equipment to boost department efficiency.
• Partner with supervisors to resolve manufacturing problems; pitch in and assist operators across shifts as needed.
• Champion safety and GMP—enforce rules and keep work areas orderly and audit-ready.
• Tackle additional tasks as assigned to support production goals.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance; blow molding maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair capability.
• Background with plastic extrusion and blow molding processes.
• Comfort with long periods of standing; able to lift, carry, and twist with up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in both temperature-controlled and non-controlled areas; exposure to higher noise levels depending on location.
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator when required.
• Work aligned to Health and Safety GMP regulations; available for overtime as needed.

Compensation

Hourly pay from $30.00 to $35.00, plus a $0.75/hour differential for hours worked after 1st shift. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available, and you’ll be eligible for a 3% quarterly incentive bonus. Final compensation is negotiable based on your experience and skills.

Benefits and growth

We offer comprehensive benefits—health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance—plus retirement savings with employer match. We support your growth with Education Assistance to encourage ongoing learning and development.

About KIK

We build products and brands people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. With 16 manufacturing facilities across North America and 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’re also North America’s leading producer of private-label bleach and a major private-label provider of laundry detergents and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaners, and other home care essentials.

Over 2,300 team members power our strengths in product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, brand marketing, project management, quality, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Guided by our One KIK values, we deliver on commitments with a customer-first, performance-driven mindset—without compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Our commitments

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. 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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Tools you’ll use

Primary: Blow molding machines; plus associated utilities and support equipment.

Core proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Plastic extrusion and blow molding experience