Automation Technician

Procter & Gamble; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is hiring at the DYMC Dayton Mix Center in Dayton, KY for Plant Technicians to support automated equipment and 24/7 operations. Starting pay is $22.95 per hour with a shift adder depending on the shift chosen.

You will maintain and troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, analyze data for insights, and help train others. The role requires a high school diploma/GED and 2 years of technical manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED and 2 years of technical experience in manufacturing.
• Applied mechanical skills in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of machinery types: engines, pumps, conveyors, gears, bearings, etc.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments.
• Understanding system integration with electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment including robots for case/layer/pallet movements.
• Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• Troubleshooting, monitoring, & improving equipment and systems.
• Analyzing trends and technical data to gain insights and identify issues.
• Building technical skills in others.
• Becoming equipment area owners and driving continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand & power tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Job Location

DYMC DAYTON MIX CENTER

Job Description

The starting base pay is $22.95, with an additional shift adder based on the shift you are interested in.

Operations Schedule

This site operates continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Scope of Work

• Maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment included but not limited to autonomous robots responsible for case, layer and/or pallet movements
• Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
• Troubleshooting, monitoring, & improving equipment and systems
• Analyzing trends and technical data to gain insights of the equipment and systems, and identify issues proactively
• Building technical skills in others

Work Hours

Able to work 12-hour shifts, schedules is a 2-2-3 bi-weekly rotation schedule. Shifts are assigned depending on business need. We cannot guarantee your preference of shift is what you will be assigned. Day shift is 6:00am-6:30pm and night shift 6:00pm-6:30am.

Flexibility

Technicians will work rotating shifts.

Overtime

Overtime may be required on weekends and/or holidays.

Mechanically skilled technicians are being hired as skilled members of our warehouse operations teams. Mechanically skilled technicians are responsible for reducing equipment downtime, troubleshooting mechanical and systematic issues, eliminating defects, and building technical mastery. They focus on initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects with the goal of delivering the best product, at the lowest cost, with the highest quality, on time every time, and in a safe environment. They have mechanical technical mastery in order to successfully troubleshoot problems and to proactively improve production systems. Mechanically skilled technicians have the opportunity to become equipment area owners. This could involve creating processes and designs to improve their areas’ performance.

Job Qualifications

Requirements to Apply:

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED & 2-years of technical experience in manufacturing or like industry
• Applied mechanical skills in an industrial environment
• Should be knowledgeable about different types of machinery and equipment commonly used in manufacturing including various types of engines, pumps, compressors, conveyors, gears, bearings, and other mechanical components. Understanding the working principles, construction, and operational characteristics of these systems enables technicians to diagnose problems and perform maintenance or repairs.
• Proficiency in using a wide range of tools and instruments is essential for a mechanical technician. They should be well-versed in the use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments for tasks such as disassembly, assembly, measurement, alignment, and testing.
• System Integration: In addition to understanding individual components, a mechanical technician should have a grasp of how various components interact within a larger system. This includes knowledge of system integration, control mechanisms, automation, and interconnections with electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems. Understanding system behavior and interdependence is crucial for effective troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, issue resolution, and root cause analysis for mechanical issues
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills

Successful completion of a Technical Interview will be required as part of the application process. Upon hire, you will be expected to remain in the ALPS department for at least 18 months before being eligible for roles in alternate departments.

Just so you know:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000156980

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$22.95 / hour