Colgate-Palmolive Company
Location
Richmond, IN | United States
Job description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 156512 - Richmond, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
A Maintenance Technician III position is responsible for providing on-shift technical support to operations for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting the facility's plant floor control system. This position will also provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects!
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Task
20
Troubleshoots, repair and preventive maintenance as required to ensure equipment reliability. Completes work orders as scheduled and documents in SAP in a timely manner.
15
Maintain PLC programs to support the day-to-day operation of the facility.
15
Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technicians on shift to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems. Work with the Controls Programming team to solve advanced system related problems. Provide on-shift technical support.
10
Reviews equipment instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and nature of technical problems. Develops, documents training materials to support training needs.
10
Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures to determine root cause analysis and drive innovative resolution. Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance (AM), housekeeping, problem solving etc.
10
Support the implementation of instrumentation and control projects.
5
Maintain WonderWare SCADA software to support plant operations projects and change controls.
5
Complete calibration of plant instrumentation and controls systems.
5
Work in conjunction with the Controls Programming team to maintain the facility PLC network (hardware and software).
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 a comprehensive list of duties or functions.
Education/ Experience Requirements
Basic qualifications include:
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant or an Associate’s degree in a related field
5+ years of manufacturing experience
Solid understanding and interpretation of WonderWare software, PLC and electrical schematics
Troubleshooting, physical dexterity, understanding of electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and problem solving.
Advance electrical skills; basic PLC troubleshooting skills
Intermediate digital literacy in Google Suite and Excel
Ability to work an off-shift work schedule or weekend if needed
Preferred qualifications include:
Technical certification in Electronics / Technology
2+ years working experience in electrical schematics
Knowledge of electrical engineering technology, including industrial instrumentation, electrical power and security systems.
Knowledge of MSsql, Industrial SQL, AB Panelview, Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface
Expected Areas of Skills
Ability to troubleshoot batching and continuous process control logic (ladder logic).
Use Active Factory as an aid to troubleshooting issues.
Ability to instruct, coach and mentor facility operations and maintenance resources.
Ability to adjust schedule to fit project startup and production needs
Knowledge of PLC equipment, instrumentation, valves, pumps, blowers, measuring systems and application in pet food manufacturing
Review blueprints, project instructions, electrical & pneumatic schematics during troubleshooting, repair or project work.
Use the internet as a research engine to support troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems.
Stay abreast on technology innovation and standard methodologies in the industry
Ability to communicate effectively
Leadership Competencies
Teamwork and Collaboration
Effective Execution
Analysis and Decision Making
Functional Competencies
Managing Production
Continuous Improvement
Managing Materials and Services
Cross-Functional Proficiencies
EHS and Quality Leadership
Supply Chain Systems and Analysis
Cross Organizational Collaboration
Managing with Respect Proficiencies
Communicate Effectively
Promotes Collaboration
Sets the Example
Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)
Does this position supervise: No
On shift Technical Resources
On shift Team Leader
Technical Team Leaders
Area Leaders
Controls Programming CIM
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel: Up to 5%
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 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, up to 8.5 levels - 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 $ - $ USD
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.
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