Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

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No Relocation Assistance Offered.

Job Number #170885 – Morristown, Tennessee, United States.

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.

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician:
Thrive in a State-of-the‑Art, Climate‑Controlled Facility! Are you ready to advance your career in a highly automated environment within a dynamic team setting? With cutting‑edge equipment and amazing growth opportunities, you can elevate your skills and make an impact. Apply now to become an essential part of our innovative and courageous team!

• Hours for this position are 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, following a 2‑2‑3 schedule. Flexibility is required to occasionally work different shifts to provide coverage for business needs.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
  Lead, operate, and perform changeovers on automated and non‑automated equipment through control panels and manually to ensure production efficiency.
• Troubleshooting and Repair:
  Act as the primary contact for addressing mechanical unplanned downtime and performing necessary repairs and preventive maintenance to maintain equipment reliability.
• Coordination and Communication:
  Collaborate with planning, warehouse, and vendor representatives to ensure effective changeovers, and maintain clear communication to support production performance.
• Maintenance Planning and Documentation:
  Assist in establishing and improving maintenance standards, document activities in systems like SAP, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participation in Projects and Improvements: participate in new equipment installations, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives and failure investigations.
• Spare Parts and Tool Management:
  Confirm availability and storage of tools and spare parts, including fabrication of simple machine parts, to ensure smooth production operations.
• Training and Development:
  Share expertise with operator technicians, identify skill transfer opportunities, and participate in continuous learning and cross‑training within departments.
• Adhere to Standards:
  Follow environmental, health, safety, and quality standards while maintaining workplace housekeeping and engaging in regular performance reviews to drive improvements.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of three years of functional experience in a manufacturing environment, OR technical college/vocational school certificate, OR Associate degree in a related field.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing technical issues.
• Knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.
• Practical skills in working with technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to understand OEM manuals and read schematics.
• Capability to analyze process flows to identify issues.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and bend to 90 degrees repeatedly.

• Demonstrated autonomous and preventive maintenance experience.
• Experience working with food safety regulated environments (FDA, AIB, USDA, cGMP).
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Salary Range: $32.19 – $32.19 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…