Maintenance Mechanic

Colgate; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $33 USD/hr

Hiring bonus $1,500

12 hr night shift with overtime

Night shift differential $1

Climate-controlled facility

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance up to $10,000/yr

Employee assistance program

Discounted company products

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Maintenance Technician at the Hill's Tonganoxie Plant in Kansas. You will troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on production lines and utilities, reviewing schematics and aiding root-cause analyses to improve reliability and safety.

The role requires off-shift work, including weekends, and involves using SAP-EAM and fabricating parts as needed. Starting pay is $33 per hour with a $1,500 hiring bonus and a 12-hour night shift schedule with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to work an off-shift schedule that includes weekends.
• Basic math including reading a tape measure and SAE/Metric knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on production and utility equipment to ensure reliability.
• Reviews schematics and project instructions to determine test specifications and solutions.
• Assists with root cause analysis for equipment failures and outages.
• Acts as a technical resource on project and improvement teams.
• Operates SAP-EAM and documents maintenance activities.
• Maintains safety, GMPs and food safety compliance; supports facility practices.
• Fabricates machine parts and assists with electrical/power systems; operates lifts and safely moves equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Off-shift availability

Basic math

Safety and GMP awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP-PM/EAM

Job description

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.

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 10/16/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the support of production lines, equipment, and the facility. This position will have primary responsibilities to include troubleshooting, repairing, 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. The Maintenance Technician will work with other employees throughout the organization to achieve factory business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, cost and environmental protection.

What You Will Do:

• Troubleshoots, repairs and conducts preventive maintenance for production and utility equipment as required to ensure equipment reliability including mechanical failures, electrical issues up to 480V, and PLC issues
• Reviews project instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or re-engineering of parts or subassemblies.
• Assists with root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns.
• Functions as a technical resource on project and improvement teams.
• Proficient user of SAP-EAM and other electronic tools, adeptly documenting Maintenance activities and trouble.
• Understands and complies with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identifies, reports, and assists with correcting any opportunities to improve facility practices.
• Actively participates in Quality and Safety programs at the facility.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Fabricates machine parts as needed to perform repairs including welding and machining and change to electrical and power transmission systems.
• Operates forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts
• Must be able to utilize ladders and stairs
• Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/ area performance improvement e.g., autonomous maintenance, housekeeping, shop sanitation, problem solving, shift transition meeting, etc.
• Basic understanding of Ladder Logic, PLC Programming, parameters of Controls Logic and National Electric Code following established electrical safe practices.
• Maintains spare parts inventory and restocking of inventory for the plant as needed. This includes properly checking out parts or returning parts to stock if unused.
• Completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures accurately.
• Works with teams and focus resources and assures correct PMs are in SAP including auditing work order completion and effectiveness.
• Works with operators to support production and transfer knowledge skills to operation technicians.
• Other job functions that may be assigned*

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to work an off-shift work schedule that includes weekends
• Basic math (core arithmetic operations, read a tape measure, SAE and Metric knowledge)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SAP-PM/EAM experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience in food, pet food, or pharmaceuticals
• Self-directed work groups, teamwork, interpersonal skills and strong results-oriented attitude
• Troubleshooting and repairing technical issues
• Knowledge of Food Safety guidelines
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from computer / computer systems.

Starting Pay Rate: $33 USD per hour

$1,500 Hiring Bonus

Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States (15 minutes from Lawrence, 30 minutes from Kansas City, 30 minutes from Topeka)

What we offer:

• $33 USD/hr starting rate.
• Merit increase every year based on performance
• 12 hr night shift schedulewith overtime available (6:00 pm - 6:30 am)
• $1 shift differential for night shift
• Great Culture & work environment at aclimate-controlled facility
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
• 1-week Paid PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounted Company products

The Company and our Hill's Tonganoxie Plant maintains a smoke- and tobacco-free facility. No smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco) is permitted in any part of the building, facility or in vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Company.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $57,600.00 - $80,000.00 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 should you require accommodation.

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