Industrial Maintenance Technician II

Colgate-Palmolive • Bowling Green, KY • 3d ago

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #174647 - 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.

Industrial Maintenance Technician II (Food Manufacturing)

Job Description

Location: Bowling Green, KY Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Are you a problem-solver who takes pride in keeping complex machinery running at peak performance? We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician II to join our team in Bowling Green. In this role, you will be the backbone of our operations, driving reliability through the troubleshooting, repair, and proactive maintenance of high-speed production and facility equipment.

You won't just be fixing machines; you will be optimizing them. From mechanical and electrical systems (up to 480 VAC) to controls and fabrication, you will apply your technical expertise to support evolving production needs. If you value safety, quality, and continuous improvement, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair complex breakdowns in mechanical systems, conveyance, pneumatics, and liquid transfer systems.

Electrical & Controls: Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems (480 VAC and lower), device components, and control systems. Execute component replacements efficiently to minimize downtime.

Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled PMs during production and non-production hours to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.

Fabrication & Modification: Perform welding, fabrication, and pipefitting to install or modify equipment for process improvements.

System Operations: Utilize SAP to create/confirm work orders, assign parts, and track labor hours accurately.

Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety policies (Hill's policies). Actively "speak up" regarding unsafe situations and maintain a high standard of shop sanitation.

Mentorship: Act as a technical resource for improvement teams and provide mentorship/training to operation technicians and junior maintenance staff.

Material Handling: Operate tow motors (forklifts) and perform rigging as required for equipment movement.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

3+ years of experience in a Food Grade industrial maintenance setting, OR

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

Testing: Must earn a passing score on the designated Mechanical or Electrical SMT Test.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical systems (up to 480V), welding, and fabrication.

Soft Skills: Strong communication skills for shift handovers and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Demands & Working Environment To ensure the safety of our team, candidates must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

Physical: Constant bending, climbing, crawling in confined spaces, and working at heights up to 300 ft.

Lifting: Continual lifting of up to 50 lbs; lifting up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Environment: Willingness to work in varying conditions including extreme heat/cold, humidity, and atmospheric changes.

Hazardous Conditions: Ability to work safely with hazardous materials and in hazardous spaces.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $36.00 - $37.00 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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