Plant Technician Manufacturing at Procter & Gamble Company

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education
Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts (day/night), 24/7, including weekends and overtime as needed
Ability to wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn, and bend; enter confined spaces; stand on concrete floors for extended periods (up to 12 hours with minimal breaks)
Fine dexterity to cut and use hand and power tools
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)

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain production equipment in assigned area (e.g., Floss Making, Brush Bristling, Family Care, Feminine Care, Baby Care)
Act as System Owner or Equipment Owner for the area
Run high-speed converting and packing equipment
Control production processes from a computer terminal
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
Keep production flowing, meet performance goals, and maintain high product quality
Operate material handling equipment (e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks)
Maintain accurate records and data
Get involved in impacting situations and influencing business-related problems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Equipment OperationPreventive MaintenanceHigh-Speed ConvertingPacking EquipmentProcess ControlComputer Terminal ControlProduction ProcessesEquipment Maintenance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Plant Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

The job is located at the Albany GA Procter & Gamble Plant, and it is an on-site role with no mention of remote work.

What skills are required for the Plant Technician role?

Required skills include operating, maintaining and cleaning automated equipment, maintaining accurate records and data, strong technical, interpersonal and analytical skills, and operating material handling equipment like clamp truck, forklift, and hand trucks.

What is the work schedule like at the Albany plant?

The plant operates 7-days per week, technicians work any day including weekends which may be overtime or part of the normal schedule, and it uses an alternating work schedule.

What makes a strong candidate for this Plant Technician position?

Strong candidates are team players able to display skills in manufacturing processes, operate and maintain equipment, handle physical requirements like lifting 50 pounds and standing for extended periods, and demonstrate growing levels of operating, maintenance, and leadership skills.