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159149 - Richmond, Indiana, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.

Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the effective operation, repair and changeovers of production equipment. The role also works as part of a diverse team to achieve factory business objectives of safety, equipment reliability, efficiency, customer service, quality, cost and environmental protection.

The primary responsibilities of this role include safety compliance, attaining high equipment reliability and uptime, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.

• The primary accountabilities of the role include troubleshoot, repair, and preventative maintenance as required to ensure equipment up time and reliability;
• assist with root cause analysis to identify reasons for failures and breakdowns; review electrical and pneumatic schematics during troubleshooting, repair and project work;

and will work closely with the operations team to support production and transfer skills to machine operators.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Task

Troubleshoots, repair and preventive maintenance (PM) as required to ensure equipment reliability.

Complete work orders as scheduled and documented in SAP in a timely manner.

Reviews equipment instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or re-engineering of parts or subassemblies.

Assists Operations and Engineering teams with root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns.

Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes recommendations for changes in product or test method.

Fabricate machine parts as needed.

Works with various teams, focus resources, planner scheduler and assures PM's are accurate in SAP.

Helps maintain spare parts inventory and restocking inventory for the plant as needed.

Audits work order completion and effectiveness.

Trains and assists in the changeovers of automated equipment.

Accurately and fully completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures.

Participates in structured group or team activities related to line / area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance (AM), housekeeping, problem solving etc.

Works with operators to support production and transfer skills to Operation technicians.

Understand and align with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

Total Percent (not to exceed 100%)

This is not a comprehensive list of duties or functions.

Education / Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications include :

1 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant or an Associate’s Degree in a related field

3 years manufacturing experience

Practical knowledge of basic maintenance shop equipment

Problem assessment, problem solving and basic math skills

Intermediate computer skills in Google suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Microsoft Excel

Preferred qualifications include :

Technical certificate in an industrial related field

1 years manufacturing or similar experience with an emphasis in industrial maintenance, mechanics and electronics

Experience using electronic maintenance work order systems

Previous SAP experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Previous similar manufacturing experience (food, pet food, pharmaceuticals)

Ability to work an off-shift work schedule that includes weekends.

Expected Areas of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work on weekends.

Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, maintain and repair operating equipment during production and breakdowns.

Review blueprints, project instructions, electrical & pneumatic schematics during troubleshooting, repair or project work.

Use maintenance shop equipment to include drill press, lathe, mill, welding, etc.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, and work in hazardous condition spaces for up to twelve hours per day.

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot and humid

Ability to use hazardous materials

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on continual basis

Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead

Use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day

Type, using a computer keyboard, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day

Walk unlimited distances every single day.

Frequently walk up and down multiple levels of steps, multiple times a day, up to 8.5 levels - carrying tool bag, materials, or other supplies that weigh 25 lbs on average

Occasionally climb ladders or ledges, with tie-off equipment when required

Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees

Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot and dust protection.

Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust

Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection

Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications

Leadership Proficiencies

Teamwork and Collaboration

Effective Execution

Analysis / Decision Making

Functional Proficiencies

Managing Production

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Proficiencies

EHS and Quality Leadership

Supply Chain Systems and Analysis

Cross Organizational Collaboration

Managing with Respect Proficiencies

Communicate Effectively

Promotes Teamwork

Sets the Example

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)

Does this position supervise : No

Maintenance Planner

On Shift Operations Technicians

Maintenance OTRs

Team Leaders

Area Leaders

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel : Up to 5%

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $28.75 - $36.25 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office / market location.

In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and / or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes :

• Insurance : Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans : Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation / PTO : Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation / PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays : Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid / floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave : Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact.

We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong;

where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application Accommodation@colpal.

com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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Last updated : 2024-03-23