Technician - Maintenance-Chemaid Building & Engineering Hourly Indirect

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies across North America. With headquarters in Longueuil, Québec, and 10 operating facilities throughout North America, KDC employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees.

About the role

Responsible for performing general building maintenance and basic general repair of machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery, and industrial equipment (forklifts, power jacks, etc.).
• Maintain all aspects of building maintenance such as lighting, HVAC, air compressors, chillers, boilers, plumbing, cleaning, painting, and light carpentry.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of mixers, pumps, tanks, piping, and Manufacturing/Production support systems.
• Maintain logbooks and scheduled maintenance checklists.
• Maintain and monitor inventory of maintenance supplies and materials.
• Identify and resolve building maintenance, equipment repairs, and safety issues and follow through to completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of general machine and building maintenance.
• A combination of vocational training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic English oral, written, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of power tools and machine shop equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to make required repairs.
• Basic math skills.
• Mechanical skills and prior experience in maintenance functions.
• Skilled in preventive maintenance measures and troubleshooting.
• Organized and efficient in time management.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently on assigned projects.
• Ability to professionally interact with outside maintenance contractors when required.
• Capable of following all required SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and safety programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk (for several hours of the workday), use hands to handle objects, tools, and controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Employees may be required to move or lift objects exceeding 35 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: While performing duties, the employee may be exposed to prevailing weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Annual Bonus Eligibility

Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and company policy.