Automation Technician

Procter & Gamble; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble’s Dayton facility is seeking mechanically skilled technicians for 12-hour shifts in a 2-2-3 rotation. Starting pay is $22.95 per hour with a shift adder depending on the shift.

The site operates 24/7, and successful candidates will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve quality. Experience with industrial machinery, problem solving, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED & 2-years of technical experience in manufacturing or like industry.
• Applied mechanical skills in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of various machinery and equipment used in manufacturing; engines, pumps, conveyors, gears, bearings and other components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment, including autonomously guided robots for case, layer, and pallet movements.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and improve equipment and systems.
• Analyze trends and data to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Build technical skills in others.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Precision 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.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000156980

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians Starting Pay / Salary Range $22.95 / hour

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