Maintenance Engineer
Colgate•Sanford, ME
•$86,000 - $121,000•Onsite
About The Position
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will serve as the primary catalyst for operational reliability and performance across production, utilities, and facility equipment. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will design and implement proactive maintenance strategies, use equipment data to eliminate root-cause downtime, and maximize overall plant throughput. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives that influence site performance and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience managing preventive maintenance programs using SAP or equivalent EAM/CMMS systems.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Working knowledge of predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or oil analysis, and OSHA/GMP compliance standards.
- Strong track record of facilitating successful continuous improvement projects that delivered measurable productivity or uptime improvements.
- Proven capability in data-driven decision making, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), and project prioritization in dynamic production environments.
- Knowledge of PLC systems, industrial automation, and equipment lubrication best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead site-wide proactive maintenance programs using CMMS to optimize equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and enforce EHS and product quality compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies to increase packaging line efficiency and operational yield.
- Manage FMEA and RCM processes to refine preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Implement and manage predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration and oil analysis, to proactively identify and resolve chronic equipment issues.
- Partner with cross-functional operations and planning teams to manage spare parts inventory, optimize asset life cycles, and support shop floor 5S standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements
- Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws
- Discretionary bonuses and profit-sharing may be available to salaried employees
- Long-term incentives may be available for executive-level roles
- Relocation assistance within the country
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
