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Colgate-Palmolive Maintenance Mechanic in Tonganoxie, Kansas
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165612 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, 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.
Starting Pay Rate: $33 USD per hour
$1,500 Hiring Bonus
Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States
SMART FACTORY! Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility.
What we offer:
$33 USD /hr starting rate.
Merit increase every year based on performance
Advancement Opportunities
12 hr night shift schedule with overtime available (6:00 pm - 6:30 am)
$1 shift differential for night shift
Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
3 weeks Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
Employee Assistance Program
Access to discounted Company products
Non-smoking facility
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the support of production lines, equipment, and the facility. This position will have primary responsibilities to include troubleshooting, repairing, and preventative maintenance as required to ensure equipment 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 operators to support production and transfer skills to Operation Technicians. The Maintenance Technician will work with other employees throughout the organization to achieve factory business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, cost and environmental protection.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Troubleshoots, repairs and conducts preventive maintenance for production and utility equipment as required to ensure equipment reliability including mechanical failures, electrical issues up to 480V, and PLC issues
Reviews project instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or re-engineering of parts or subassemblies.
Assists with root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns.
Functions as a technical resource on project and improvement teams.
Proficient user of SAP-EAM and other electronic tools, adeptly documenting Maintenance activities and trouble.
Understands and complies with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identifies, reports, and assists with correcting any opportunities to improve facility practices.
Actively participates in Quality and Safety programs at the facility.
Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes recommendations for changes in product or test method.
Fabricates machine parts as needed to perform repairs including welding and machining and change to electrical and power transmission systems.
Operates forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts
Must be able to utilize ladders and stairs
Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/ area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance, housekeeping, shop sanitation, problem solving, shift transition meeting, etc.
Basic understanding of Ladder Logic, PLC Programming, parameters of Controls Logic and National Electric Code following established electrical safe practices.
Maintains spare parts inventory and restocking of inventory for the plant as needed. This includes properly checking out parts or returning parts to stock if unused.
Completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures accurately.
Works with teams and focus resources and assures correct PM's are in SAP including auditing work order completion and effectiveness.
Works with operators to support production and transfer knowledge skills to operation technicians.
Other job functions that may be assigned*
Education/ Experience Requirements
Basic qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
1+ year of industrial Maintenance experience working in a manufacturing plant
Ability to work an off-shift work schedule that includes weekends
Basic math
Computer skills
Preferred qualifications:
Previous SAP-PM/EAM experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
3+ years Industrial maintenance experience in food, pet food, or pharmaceuticals
Self-directed work groups, teamwork, interpersonal skills and strong results-oriented attitude
Troubleshooting and repairing technical issues
Knowledge of Food Safety guidelines
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from computer / computer systems.
The Company and our Hill's Tonganoxie Plant maintains a smoke- and tobacco-free facility. No smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco) is permitted in any part of the building, facility or in vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Company.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $56,000 - $77,500 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 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 complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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