Maintenance Technician - Clinton, OK

MSCCN; Clinton (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Internal referral program

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an on-site role in Clinton, OK. You will maintain and repair production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support changeovers while upholding GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, analyzing root causes, and documenting procedures. This role offers a sign-on bonus and requires teamwork within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years manufacturing experience
• Associate’s Degree in related field
• Basic math and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Excel

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
• Review electrical and pneumatic schematics to guide testing and repairs
• Assist with root cause analysis to identify failures and corrective actions
• Support production with changeovers and operations
• Complete regulatory and compliance documentation

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic schematics

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. This role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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 Technician is responsible for the effective operation, repair and changeovers of production equipment. The role also works with others to achieve factory business objectives of safety, equipment reliability, productivity, customer service, quality, cost and environmental protection. The primary accountabilities of the role include safety compliance, attaining high equipment reliability and uptime, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.

The primary accountabilities of the role include troubleshoot, repair, 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 work closely with the operators to support production and transfer skills to Operation Technicians.

Sign-On bonus / Internal Referral Program

• After 90 days, $500 Dollars;
• After 180 days, $500 Dollars;

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• %
• Task
• 15
• Troubleshoots, repair and preventive maintenance (PM) as required to ensure equipment reliability.
• 15
• Complete work orders as scheduled and documented in SAP in a timely manner.
• 10
• Reviews equipment instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or re-engineering of parts or subassemblies.
• 10
• Assists Operations and Engineering teams with root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns.
• 5
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• 5
• Fabricates machine parts as needed.
• 5
• Works with teams and focus resources, planner scheduler and assures correct PM's are in SAP.
• 5
• Helps maintain spare parts inventory and restocking inventory for the plant as needed.
• 5
• Audits work order completion and effectiveness.
• 5
• Trains and assists in the changeovers of automated equipment.
• 5
• Accurately and fully completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures.
• 5
• Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance (AM), housekeeping, problem solving etc.
• 5
• Works with operators to support production and transfer skills to Operation technicians.
• 5
• Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
• 100
• Total Percent (not to exceed 100%)

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education/ Experience Requirements

• 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant or an Associate’s Degree in a related field
• 3+ years manufacturing experience
• Practical knowledge of basic maintenance shop equipment
• Problem assessment, problem solving and basic math skills
• Intermediate computer skills in Google suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Microsoft Excel

Preferred qualifications include:

• Technical certificate in an industrial related field
• 1+ years manufacturing or similar experience with an emphasis in industrial maintenance, mechanics and electronics
• Experience using electronic maintenance work order systems
• Previous SAP experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Previous similar manufacturing experience (food, pet food, pharmaceuticals)
• Ability to work an off-shift work schedule that includes weekends.

Expected Areas of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, maintain and repair operating equipment during production and breakdowns.
• Review blueprints, project instructions, electrical & pneumatic schematics during troubleshooting, repair or project work.
• Utilize maintenance shop equipment to include drill press, lathe, mill, welding, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, and work in hazardous condition spaces for up to twelve hours per day.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot and humid
• Ability to use hazardous materials
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on continual basis
• Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead
• Use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day
• Type, using a computer keyboard, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day
• Walk unlimited distances each day.
• Frequently walk up and down multiple levels of steps, multiple times a day, carrying tool bag, materials, or other supplies that weigh 25 lbs on average
• Occasionally climb ladders or ledges, with tie-off equipment when required
• Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot and dust protection.
• Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust
• Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
• Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $28.00 - $33.00 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.