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Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift

Colgate-Palmolive
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Mar 2025

About the role

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166233 - Sanford, Maine, 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.

 

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance (PMs) and repairs of automated equipment which include AC/DC motors, pumps, PLC/controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, conveyors, trolleys, etc. in an FDA-Regulated environment.  This role will work closely and cross-functionally, with Maintenance, Safety, Operations, Quality, etc. to meet business objectives and productivity requirements. The Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Engineer Leader.

 

This is a Second Shift position with working hours Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.  Occasional overtime may be required.
 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Execution of assigned Preventative Maintenance activities, including creation and updating of documentation

  • Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime. 

  • Support Operations to perform changeovers of equipment on an as needed basis.

  • Assist in controlling adequate inventory parts and supplies

  • Coordinates with upstream and downstream processes by collaborating with Planning and Warehouse teams as well as vendor representatives on timing of effective changeovers

  • Maintains work area to required standards. Performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirements.

  • Understands and adheres to Environmental, Occupational, Health and Safety requirements

  • Understands and adheres to all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices and Micro Cleaning & Sanitization Guidelines and standards

  • Supports general building maintenance to ensure the facility meets the federally GMP required standards, and safety guidelines required by OSHA.

  • Understands dynamic production scheduling and demands, and prioritizes maintenance activities in order to enable, support and facilitate said demands.

  • Other job functions that may be assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • 3+ years experience with maintaining and repairing automated equipment, particularly mechanical, electrical and pneumatic controls

  • Knowledge and the ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and standards