Maintenance Technician
Company: Hill's Pet Nutrition
Location: Tonganoxie
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
No Relocation Assistance Offered# 151012 - Tonganoxie, Kansas,
United StatesStarting Pay Rate: $33 USD per hour$1,500 Hiring
BonusTonganoxie, Kansas, United States (15 minutes from Lawrence,
30 minutes from Kansas City, 30 minutes from Topeka)SMART FACTORY!
Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly
automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply
for our position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing
facility.What we offer:$33 USD /hr starting rate.Merit increase
every year based on performanceAdvancement Opportunities12 hr shift
schedules with overtime available$1 shift differential for off
shiftsGreat Culture & work environment at a climate controlled
facilityMedical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible
dependents - Start on Day 1Basic Life Insurance for you and
eligible dependents at NO Cost3 weeks Paid VacationPaid Parental
LeavePaid HolidaysSaving & Investment Plan with Company
MatchTuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per yearEmployee Assistance
ProgramAccess to discounted Company productsNon-smoking facilityThe
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.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoots,
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 issuesReviews 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.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 PM's 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 Education/
Experience RequirementsBasic qualifications:High School diploma or
GED equivalentEither 1+ year of industrial Maintenance experience
working in a manufacturing plant OR technical degree in an
industrial maintenance program with manufacturing experienceAbility
to work an off-shift work schedule that includes weekendsBasic
mathComputer skillsPreferred qualifications:Previous SAP-PM/EAM
experienceExcellent written and oral communication skills3+ years
Industrial maintenance experience in food, pet food, or
pharmaceuticalsSelf-directed work groups, teamwork, interpersonal
skills and strong results-oriented attitudeTroubleshooting and
repairing technical issuesKnowledge of Food Safety
guidelinesAbility to access, input, and retrieve information from
computer / computer systems.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.Pay
is based on several non discriminatory factors including but not
limited to experience, education, skills and office location. In
addition to your salary, Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance
based bonus and competitive benefits package.Equal Opportunity
EmployerColgate 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.Are you interested in working for
Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant
documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications
received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process.
Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.Work
that matters, fueled by passion for pets! 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. Founded more than 75
years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills'
mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships
between people and their pets.HILL'S Prescription Diet therapeutic
pet foods, HILL'S Science Diet and HILL'S Ideal Balance wellness
pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill's is a division of
Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company,
tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet
Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To
learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit and , or find us
on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.Reasonable accommodation
during the application process is available for persons with
disabilities. Please contact with the subject "Accommodation
Request" should you require accommodation.
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