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Job Number #167720 - Sanford, Maine, 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.

Job Summary

**The Maintenance Technici** **an** **Mechanic** is responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance (PMs) and repairs of automated equipment which include AC/DC motors, pumps, PLC/controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, conveyors, trolleys, etc. in an FDA-Regulated environment.

This role will work closely and cross-functionally, with Maintenance, Safety, Operations, Quality, etc. to meet business objectives and productivity requirements. The Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Engineer Leader.

This is a second shift position with working hours from Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with occasional overtime on Saturdays.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

+ Execution of assigned Preventative Maintenance activities, including creation and updating of documentation

+ Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.

+ Support Operations to perform changeovers of equipment on an as needed basis.

+ Assist in controlling adequate inventory parts and supplies

+ Coordinates with upstream and downstream processes by collaborating with Planning and Warehouse teams as well as vendor representatives on timing of effective changeovers

+ Maintains work area to required standards. Performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirements.

+ Understands and adheres to Environmental, Occupational, Health and Safety requirements

+ Understands and adheres to all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices and Micro Cleaning & Sanitization Guidelines and standards

+ Supports general building maintenance to ensure the facility meets the federally GMP required standards, and safety guidelines required by OSHA.

+ Understands dynamic production scheduling and demands, and prioritizes maintenance activities in order to enable, support and facilitate said demands.

+ Other job functions that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ 3+ years experience with maintaining and repairing automated equipment, particularly mechanical, electrical and pneumatic controls

+ Knowledge and the ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and standards

+ Ability to work well with others and independently

+ Knowledge and ability to follow standard safety procedures

+ Ability to collaborate and align with team of production Operators and Leaders to align on priorities in order to accomplish goals

+ Ability to consistently climb, bend, kneel and lift 50 pounds safely throughout the course of a shift

+ Ability to remain on-call for nights and weekend coverage.

+ Technological proficiency with Microsoft or Google Suite, SAP, etc.

+ Ability to safely climb stairs and ladders and bend to 90 degrees repeatedly

+ General working knowledge food safety regulations (AIB, FDA, USDA, cGMP)

Preferred:

+ 3+ Years Electromechanical Experience

+ Experience working with food safety regulated environments (AIB, FDA, USDA, cGMP)

+ Technical Certification or Degree in Machining, HVAC, Electromechanics, or related discipline

Travel Requirements

None

Key Competencies:

+ Mechanical aptitude

+ Electrical knowledge

+ Pneumatics / Hydraulics

+ Controls (Preferred)

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $34.50 - $34.50 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 Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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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