Maintenance Mechanic Tech IV, shift varies (176795)

Colgate Palmolive; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation/PTO 15 days

Paid Holidays 14 days

Job summary

Hill's Pet Nutrition in Topeka, Kansas, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily upkeep of production equipment for wet canned pet foods. You will perform electrical, PLC and mechanical maintenance, support changeovers, and track KPIs using SAP.

The role requires 1+ year in industrial maintenance or a related technical degree, practical ability to work in tight spaces, and willingness to shift as needed. Health benefits and retirement plans are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Industrial maintenance experience or a vocational/technical degree is preferred.
• Ability to bend, climb, crawl and lift up to 50 lbs; able to work in hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and infrastructure for wet canned product production.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, instrumentation and mechanical systems.
• Support changeovers, preventive maintenance and parts coordination.
• Operate forklift, boom and scissor lifts as needed.
• Analyze data to track KPIs using SAP or related systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC

Instrumentation

Power distribution

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Data entry / KPI tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical degree in industrial maintenance

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Mechanic Tech IV, shift varies (176795)

Requisition ID176795-Posted10/26/2026-Supply Chain/Manufacturing-United States-Kansas-Topeka-Hill's Pet Nutrition-No Travel

No Relocation Assistance Offered
#176795 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people.

If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply for our Maintenance Technician position at our Topeka, Kansas manufacturing facility.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of infrastructure and equipment that produces wet canned products. Maintenance Technicians support the complete state change from raw materials to finished product, including waste water and boiler operations

Essential Job Functions include:

• Actively participates in efficient maintenance and changeover of equipment that supports the conversion of raw materials to finished goods of a quality specialty pet food product. Supports meeting yield, productivity and financial requirements.
• Performs industrial maintenance on electrical systems to include power distribution (motors, motor controls, overload protections, etc.), PLCs and PLC networks, instrumentation (meters, scales, weighing systems, motion and position sensors, X-ray equipment, etc.), hydraulic and pneumatic systems, lighting and facility systems, and knowledge of NEC requirements.
• Functions as a troubleshooter for packaging, processing, grain batching, boiler and waste water operations, including mechanical duties to maintain power transmissions, gearboxes, sprockets, chains, sleeves, belts, bushings, etc.
• Maintains operating knowledge of all equipment and processes including updates to equipment or processes.
• Audits work order completion, supports ordering parts and coordinating resources to ensure effectiveness.
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of materials or parts, or re-engineering of parts or subassemblies.
• Operates a forklift, boom lift and scissor lift equipment as needed.
• Enters and analyzes data to track KPIs; use SAP and/or related systems.
• Understands and applies root cause analysis and creative problem solving techniques.
• Understands and complies with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management
• Works as a member of a team responsible for achieving plant-wide goals concerning production, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

Basic qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Either 1+ year of industrial Maintenance experience working in a manufacturing plantor A vocational / technical degree in an industrial maintenance program (or equivalent)
• Willing and able to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials and lift up to 50 lbs on a continual basis
• *Physical requirements must be met with or without accommodation*

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in a food processing manufacturing environment
• Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends
• Willing and able to adhere to all safety and EOHS standards, and wear and utilize all personal protective equipment
• Ability to work in self-directed work groups.
• Ability to use computer systems like SAP, Word, Excel and email.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $36.30 - $36.30 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 14 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 contact [e-mail] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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