Technician

Job Description

The Owensboro, KY mill is seeking qualified candidates for entry level positions with mechanical experience. These positions are operator/maintainers responsible for not only operating highly automated equipment, but also troubleshooting and repairing equipment. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age and able to legally work in the United States


• High school diploma or GED equivalency


• Ability to work 12 hour shifts including days, nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime


• Basic computer skills


• Demonstrated safety and attendance performance on previous employments


• Ability to work in a Team Based High Performance Work System


• Problem solving and decision making skills


• Motivated self-starter

• Legal right to work in the United States


• Technical skills include: troubleshooting, disassembling equipment, parts replacement, general machine repair. Additional skills in gear boxes, couplings, drawings & schematics, bearings, pumps, or rigging are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with a one or more years of experience in a manufacturing; ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience


• Post secondary education/training (degrees, technical, military)


• Experience with high speed manufacturing and converting equipment


• Basic understanding, support and execution of Continuous Improvement principles and tools


• Previous Lift Truck Operator experience


• SAP knowledge

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.

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. 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. With an inclusive culture, our employees – and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark – make us stronger.

EOE disability/vet. K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

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