Experienced Mechanical Technician

Procter & Gamble; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is hiring mechanically skilled technicians for their Albany Plant operations. You will support production throughput, reduce downtime, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous improvement projects to deliver quality products safely and cost-effectively.

Starting pay ranges from $29.27 to $39.54 per hour, with full-time status and 12‑hour 2‑2‑3 shift rotations. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and technical mastery in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of technical manufacturing experience.
• Applied mechanical skills in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of machinery (engines, pumps, turbines, conveyors).
• Proficiency with hand/tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments.
• Understanding of automation and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic interconnections.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Able to rotate shifts on a 2‑2‑3 schedule with 12‑hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high‑speed machining, packing, processing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and improve equipment and systems.
• Analyze trends and data to gain insights and identify issues.
• Build technical skills in others.

Skills

Applied mechanical skills

Technical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Mechanically skilled technicians are being hired as skilled members of our manufacturing operations teams. They are responsible for enabling production throughput, reducing equipment downtime, troubleshooting 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, and in a safe environment.

• Maintaining and troubleshooting high‑speed machining, packing, processing, and other machinery and equipment
• Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
• Troubleshooting, monitoring, and 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

Job Location

ALBANY PLANT

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED & 2 years of technical experience in manufacturing or a similar industry
• Applied mechanical skills in an industrial environment
• Knowledgeable about different types of machinery and equipment commonly used in manufacturing, including engines, pumps, compressors, turbines, conveyors, gears, bearings, and other mechanical components
• Proficiency in using a wide range of tools and instruments, including hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments for disassembly, assembly, measurement, alignment, and testing
• Understanding of system integration, control mechanisms, automation, and interconnections with electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem‑solving, issue resolution, and root cause analysis for mechanical issues
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Able to rotate shifts on a 2‑2‑3 rapid rotation schedule with 12‑hour shifts

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of experience. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

Employment Status

Full time

Job Number

R000155076

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$29.27 – $39.54 / hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

P&G is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Immigration Sponsorship

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. P&G participates in e‑verify as required by law.