E&I Maintenance Partner

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all about innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. Troubleshoot complex electrical systems, implement and improve maintenance practices in a facility that creates top-notch products for nearly ¼ of the world’s population. Get recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see those essential products being used by your loved ones each day.

About the role

In this manufacturing role, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market while prioritizing safety, mutual respect, and human dignity. This position is primarily accountable for electrical maintenance support at the Loudon Mill, working on a specific asset and addressing maintenance needs as required.

• Maintain equipment associated with the production, packaging, and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Work on a range of technology and equipment in a clean, well-lit environment.
• Diagnose and resolve a variety of urgent challenges and problems (every day is different).
• Join a team that supports your growth and development.
• Help advance manufacturing and respond to customer needs with greater speed and creativity.

Maintenance Partners typically work 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week (Monday–Friday), with evening and weekend call-in support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe acts and conditions; assist in correcting them.
• Reinforce safe work behaviors among team members.
• Demonstrate technical skill proficiency.
• Ensure process equipment and work areas meet established housekeeping standards.
• Actively participate in task analysis and process-specific maintenance training.
• Participate in activities and work groups driving continuous improvement in the operating team, unit, and mill.
• Develop and demonstrate skills and knowledge about the manufacturing process.
• Learn and apply problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain constructive and effective working relationships with team members and partners from other process areas.
• Proactively address barriers to effective cooperation or performance.
• Exhibit flexibility by supporting site needs, including non-day shifts (nights, weekends) and call-ins as required.
• Communicate concisely, completely, and in a timely manner about business issues.

Requirements

• 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• State and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED, or Grade 12 certificate.
• Three or more years of skilled electrical maintenance work within a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and good math skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment assessment, drug screening, and background check.
• Ability to pass a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, catwalks, scaffolding, and in confined spaces.

Post-high school vocational training in E&I technology is desirable. Specific trade experience in general electrical maintenance, PLC programming, instrumentation, DCS, and low to medium voltage electrical work is a plus.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Pay bonus at the Loudon Mill.
• Paid time off starting on the first day of employment.
• Free product (bath/facial tissue or hand towels) for months where safety goals are met.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan.
• Overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year.

Kimberly-Clark is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, promoting employee wellbeing, and ensuring sanitation and safety in its products.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $33.33 USD. This role is eligible for overtime pay and pay increases within the first year. Note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only.