Skilled Mechanical Plant Technician at Procter & Gamble Company

Lima, Ohio, United States

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

High level of mechanical skill and initiative
Understanding of continuous improvement principles
Ability to excel in a self-directed team environment
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
Physical ability to climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn, and bend
Ability to stand on concrete floors for extended periods
Ability to discern various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment start-up

Responsibilities

Turn raw materials into intermediate products used by packing for finished products
Mix dry or wet ingredients for placement into bottles, capsules, or containers that are labeled and packed
Participate on a team to pack products received from making areas (e.g., liquid, powder, capsules, pills) that get labeled and packaged, or finished products (e.g., brush, floss, paste, refills, razors) that get packaged manually or with machines/robots
Act as System Owner or Equipment Owner for the operational area
Operate and maintain equipment in the assigned area
Enable production throughput and reduce equipment downtime
Troubleshoot issues and eliminate defects
Build technical mastery through initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects to deliver the best product at the lowest cost with highest quality in a safe environment
Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed packing, process, and other machinery and equipment
Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
Monitor and improve equipment and systems
Analyze trends and technical data to proactively identify issues
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

Mechanical MaintenanceEquipment OperationTroubleshootingContinuous ImprovementRoboticsProduction TechnologySystem Ownership

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 a Skilled Mechanical Plant Technician?

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining high-speed packing and process machinery, performing preventive maintenance and calibrations, troubleshooting issues, analyzing trends to improve systems, and building technical skills in others.

What skills and qualities are required for this role?

Candidates need mechanical technical mastery, high skill and initiative levels, ability to troubleshoot problems, focus on continuous improvement, and excellence in a self-directed team environment.

What is the company culture like for Plant Technicians at P&G?

The culture emphasizes team players who take charge of challenges, work in self-directed teams, focus on continuous improvement, and have ownership of their work from day one in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this technician position?

Strong candidates are mechanically skilled individuals with initiative, troubleshooting expertise, a proactive approach to continuous improvement, and the ability to thrive in self-directed teams while building technical mastery.