Maintenance Technician (Richmond, IN, US)

Colgate-Palmolive Company•Richmond, IN

61d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

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. The primary accountabilities of the role include troubleshoot, repair, 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.

Requirements

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
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.
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 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
Teamwork and Collaboration
Effective Execution
Analysis / Decision Making
Managing Production
Continuous Improvement
EHS and Quality Leadership
Supply Chain Systems and Analysis
Cross Organizational Collaboration
Communicate Effectively
Promotes Teamwork
Sets the Example

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repair and preventive maintenance (PM) as required to ensure equipment reliability.
Complete work orders as scheduled and documented in SAP in a timely manner.
Reviews equipment 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 Operations and Engineering teams 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.
Works with teams and focus resources, planner scheduler and assures correct PM's are in SAP.
Helps maintain spare parts inventory and restocking inventory for the plant as needed.
Audits work order completion and effectiveness.
Trains and assists in the changeovers of automated equipment.
Accurately and fully completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures.
Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance (AM), housekeeping, problem solving etc.
Works 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.

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.

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