Industrial Electrical Technician at Kimberly-Clark in New Milford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Implementing and improving maintenance practices in a facility that creates top-notch products for nearly ¼ of the world's population is challenging work, but it's worth it when you're recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see those essential products being used by your own loved ones each day.

As a person, you're a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Independently maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical control system hardware and software, including but not limited to, AC/DC motors & variable speed drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), process measurement & control instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, flow, PID loops, etc.), HMI interfaces, and industrial control system networking in support of manufacturing processes.


• Operate electrical switchgear.


• Actively participate in equipment/systems failure analysis and implementation of corrective actions.


• Provide technical guidance to team in area of expertise.


• Follow all site and asset safety practices and procedures and must value working safely.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands-and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

In one of our manufacturing roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States


• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate


• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening


• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT)


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in an industrial setting


• Ability to read and interpret schematics


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical components


• Experience with drives and motors, programmable logic controllers, HMIs, process instrumentation & control, & industrial networking


• Candidate must be able to work on elevated work platforms, catwalks, scaffolding, etc. Enter and work in confined spaces


• Must be able to work-day shift with occasional overtime


• Possess high degree of "people" skills and be able to effectively communicate with other team members daily

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical related technical Associates Degree or equivalent electrical/electronic military MOS


• Programming Rockwell PLC, VF Drives and HMI software required, including but not limited to RSLogix5000, RSLogix 5, Review Factory Talk (Control Logix, GuardLogix, PLC5, PanelView, Networks: EtherNet, DH+, RIO, PowerFlex and other Rockwell drives)


• Knowledge of SAP

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Competitive Compensation with a starting wage range of $30.00 - $35.00 per hour (with premium rates on Sundays) and available pay increases within your first year. You'll also be included in our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 - when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or

kcchrprod@service-now.com
for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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