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Maintenance Technician - Richmond, IN
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS: Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. 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. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the effective operation, repair, and changeovers of production equipment. The role also works with others to achieve factory business objectives of safety, equipment reliability, productivity, customer service, quality, cost, and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, repair, and preventive maintenance (PM) as required to ensure equipment reliability. Complete work orders as scheduled and documented in SAP in a timely manner. Review equipment instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions. Assist with root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns. Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and make recommendations for changes in product or test method. Fabricate machine parts as needed. Work with teams and focus resources, planner scheduler and ensure correct PM's are in SAP. Help maintain spare parts inventory and restocking inventory for the plant as needed. Audit work order completion and effectiveness. Train and assist in the changeovers of automated equipment. Accurately and fully complete all regulatory and compliance-related documentation and procedures. Participate in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance (AM), housekeeping, problem solving, etc. Work with operators to support production and transfer skills to Operation technicians. Understand and comply with Hill's policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management. 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. Utilize 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 a 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 each 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 Competencies: Teamwork and Collaboration Effective Execution Analysis / Decision Making Functional Competencies: Managing Production Continuous Improvement Cross-Functional Competencies: EHS and Quality Leadership Supply Chain Systems and Analysis Cross Organizational Collaboration Managing with Respect Competencies: 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 $30.00 - $ 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. City: Richmond State: Indiana Job Code: Operations_Specialist Company: Colgate-Palmolive
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS: Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. 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. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the effective operation, repair, and changeovers of production equipment. The role also works with others to achieve factory business objectives of safety, equipment reliability, productivity, customer service, quality, cost, and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, repair, and preventive maintenance (PM) as required to ensure equipment reliability. Complete work orders as scheduled and documented in SAP in a timely manner. Review equipment instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions. Assist with root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns. Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and make recommendations for changes in product or test method. Fabricate machine parts as needed. Work with teams and focus resources, planner scheduler and ensure correct PM's are in SAP. Help maintain spare parts inventory and restocking inventory for the plant as needed. Audit work order completion and effectiveness. Train and assist in the changeovers of automated equipment. Accurately and fully complete all regulatory and compliance-related documentation and procedures. Participate in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance (AM), housekeeping, problem solving, etc. Work with operators to support production and transfer skills to Operation technicians. Understand and comply with Hill's policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management. 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. Utilize 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 a 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 each 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 Competencies: Teamwork and Collaboration Effective Execution Analysis / Decision Making Functional Competencies: Managing Production Continuous Improvement Cross-Functional Competencies: EHS and Quality Leadership Supply Chain Systems and Analysis Cross Organizational Collaboration Managing with Respect Competencies: 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 $30.00 - $ 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. City: Richmond State: Indiana Job Code: Operations_Specialist Company: Colgate-Palmolive