Electrical and Controls Technician at Procter & Gamble Company

Lima, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

High level of skill and initiative
Understanding of continuous improvement
Ability to excel in a self-directed team environment
Electrical technical mastery for troubleshooting and improving production systems
Skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment
Ability to maintain accurate records and data
Strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Ability to operate essential material handling equipment (e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks)
Physical ability to use basic hand and power tools
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn, and bend
Ability to stand on concrete floors

Responsibilities

Participate on a team to pack products received from making areas or finished products, manually or with machines/robots
Act as System Owner or Equipment Owner for the area
Operate and maintain equipment in the area
Enable production throughput and reduce equipment downtime
Troubleshoot issues and eliminate defects
Build technical mastery
Initiate and implement continuous improvement projects to deliver best product at lowest cost, highest quality, and in a safe environment
Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed packing, process, and utilities power & controls equipment
Use electrical test equipment to diagnose electrical problems
Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
Troubleshoot, monitor, and program PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
Troubleshoot and monitor variable frequency drives, servo control systems, and robotics
Troubleshoot and repair machine and process control equipment
Analyze trends and technical data to proactively identify issues in controls
Build technical skills in others
Operate and maintain high-speed automated equipment, computer systems, or product distribution systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Electrical TroubleshootingControls MaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceContinuous ImprovementProduction SystemsHigh-Speed PackagingAutomationRobotics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position located in Lima, Ohio.

What are the key responsibilities of an Electrical and Controls Technician?

Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed packing equipment, using electrical test equipment to diagnose problems, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, HMI systems, variable frequency drives, servo controls, robotics, and analyzing technical data for proactive improvements.

What skills and qualities are required for this role?

Candidates need a high level of skill and initiative, understanding of continuous improvement, ability to excel in a self-directed team environment, and electrical technical mastery for troubleshooting and improving production systems.

What is the company culture like for this position?

The role involves working on self-directed manufacturing operations teams, with ownership of work from day one, focusing on continuous improvement, safety, quality, and building technical skills in others.

What makes a strong candidate for this Electrical and Controls Technician role?

Strong candidates are team players with high skill levels, initiative, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to thrive in self-directed teams while demonstrating electrical technical mastery.