Maintenance Technician I Emporia, KS

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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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

If youre interested in work that matters fueled by passion for pets we invite you to apply for our Maintenance Technician position for our Emporia Kansas manufacturing facility.
What we offer:
2-2-3 shift schedules with overtime available.

$1 dollar shift differential for off shifts.

Great work environment with climate regulated zones.

Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1.

Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost.

15 Days of Paid Vacation.

Paid Parental Leave.

Paid Holidays.

Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match.

Tuition Assistance - up to $10000 per year.

Employee Assistance Program.

Access to discounted Company products.



Responsibilities
Understands and is responsible for full compliance and following of all Quality GMPs AIB and Micro (C&S Guidelines) EOHS and safety standards and guidelines.

Troubleshoots repair and conduct 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 problem and possible solutions such as part redesign substitution of material or parts or re-engineering of parts or subassemblies.

Assists Maintenance Reliability Team Leader and Plant Engineers 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.

Fabricates machine parts as needed to perform repairs including welding and machining and change to electrical and power transmission systems.

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.

Maintains spare parts inventory and restocking of inventory for the plant as needed.

Completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures accurately.

Works with teams and focus resources and assures correct PMs are in SAP including auditing work order completion and

effectiveness

Works with operators to support production and transfer knowledge skills to operation technicians.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent- required.

Required either:

1 year of industrial maintenance experience working in a manufacturing plant OR

Vocational / technical degree in an industrial maintenance program (or equivalent) and successful completion of industrial maintenance internship OR

Vocational / technical degree in industrial maintenance program (or equivalent) and 3 years of general manufacturing experience.

Ability to work an 2-2-3 off-shift work schedule that includes weekends- required.

Basic math skills- required

Computer skills- required.

1 years manufacturing experience in food pet food or pharmaceuticals- preferred

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

Ability to use hazardous materials- required.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly- required.

Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead- required.

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

Type using a computer keyboard intermittently for up to twelve hours per day- required.

Walk unlimited distances each day- required.

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- required.

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

Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees- required.

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

Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection- required.

Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications- required.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $31.70 - $ 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.