What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Night Shift (170885) position at Colgate-Palmolive?
Requisition ID 170885 - Posted 12/11/2025 - Supply Chain/Manufacturing - United States - Tennessee - Morristown - Colgate-Palmolive - Travel - up to 10% of time
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170885 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Job Number #170885 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician: Thrive in a State-of-the-Art, Climate-Controlled Facility!
Are you ready to advance your career in a highly automated environment within a dynamic team setting? With cutting-edge equipment and amazing growth opportunities, you can elevate your skills and make an impact. now to become an essential part of our innovative and courageous team!
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Hours for this position are 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, following a 2-2-3 schedule. Flexibility is required to occasionally work different shifts to provide coverage for business needs
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Lead, operate, and perform changeovers on automated and non-automated equipment through control panels and manually to ensure production efficiency.
- Troubleshooting and Repair: Act as the primary contact for addressing mechanical unplanned downtime and performing necessary repairs and preventive maintenance to maintain equipment reliability.
- Coordination and Communication: Collaborate with planning, warehouse, and vendor representatives to ensure effective changeovers, and maintain clear communication to support production performance.
- Maintenance Planning and Documentation: Assist in establishing and improving maintenance standards, document activities in systems like SAP, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participation in Projects and Improvements: participate in new equipment installations, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives and failure investigations.
- Spare Parts and Tool Management: Confirm availability and storage of tools and spare parts, including fabrication of simple machine parts, to ensure smooth production operations.
- Training and Development: Share expertise with operator technicians, identify skill transfer opportunities, and participate in continuous learning and cross-training within departments.
- Adhere to Standards: Follow environmental, health, safety, and quality standards while maintaining workplace housekeeping and engaging in regular performance reviews to drive improvements.
Required Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Technical Experience
- Minimum of three years of functional experience in a manufacturing environment, OR
Technical college/vocational school certificate, OR Associate degree in a related field
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing technical issues
- Knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems
- Practical skills in working with technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
- Ability to understand OEM manuals and read schematics
- Capability to analyze process flows to identify issues
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and bend to 90 degrees repeatedly
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated autonomous and preventive maintenance experience
- Experience working with food safety regulated environments ( FDA,AIB, USDA, cGMP)
- Working knowledge of SAP
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $32.19 - $32.19 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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