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Job Number #168419 - Bowling Green, Kentucky, 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.

The Maintenance Technician II role is to troubleshoot, repair, proactively maintain and enhance all current production and facilities related equipment with focus on mechanical, electrical and controls systems. As well as install and modify equipment in support of production and facilities.

This position requires proactive engagement in operational processes and statuses, with a focus on identifying opportunities to execute tasks that add value, as well as continually seeking opportunities for improvement. It involves overseeing and verifying the work performed by external contractors.

**Shift:** 6pm-6:30am 2-2-3 Schedule

Pay Information

Maintenance Tech II starts at $35.00/hr

Shift Differential is $1.00 for night shift

With Opportunity for Growth

Education

**Required** : High School Diploma or equivalent

**Preferred:** Technical College/Vocational school certificate or degree in related areas of industrial maintenance

Experience/Qualifications

**Required** :

+ 1+ year of experience in a Maintenance Tech 1 position with Hill's and successful completion of the Maintenance Tech 2 Certification.

OR

+ 3+ years of experience in a food grade industrial maintenance setting.

OR

+ 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

+ Both internal and external candidates must earn a passing score on either the Mechanical or Electrical SMT Test

Required Skills

+ Advanced ability to understand and follow safety protocols to **Safely Complete Job Duties**

+ Proficient ability to troubleshoot and repair **Mechanical Systems**

+ Proficient ability to troubleshoot and repair **Conveyance, and Pneumatic and Liquid Transfer Systems**

+ Proficient ability to troubleshoot and repair **Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems**

+ Proficient ability to troubleshoot and repair **Electrical Distribution Systems** (480V and lower)

+ Proficient ability to troubleshoot and repair **Electrical Systems and Devices**

+ Proficient ability to troubleshoot and repair **Control Systems** including Components and Instrumentation

+ Ability to assist with using the **PLC** to troubleshoot and replace **PLC Components**

+ Ability to **Weld, Fabricate, and Pipe Fit** , including but not limited to:

+ **welding** ; Acetylene and Plasma cutting, Mig, Arc

+ **fabrication** ; Drilling, Grinding, Shear

+ **piping** ; threading, hanging, aligning, and connecting

+ Ability to use a **Computer** to complete required SAP transactions, review reports, and perform technical research

+ Strong **Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills** , including but not limited to:

+ maintaining effective and professional communication, both verbally and written, with peers, personnel from other departments, and department leaders

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $35.00 - $36.00 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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