Experienced Mechanical Technician – 12‑Hour Rotating Shifts

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. Mechanically skilled technicians 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. They have mechanical technical mastery in order to successfully troubleshoot problems and to proactively improve production systems. Mechanically skilled technicians perform various types of work, such as:

• Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed making, packing, process, and other machinery and equipment
• 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
  
  

Job Location

ALBANY PLANT

Job Description

Mechanically skilled technicians are being hired as skilled members of our manufacturing operations teams. Mechanically skilled technicians 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. They have mechanical technical mastery in order to successfully troubleshoot problems and to proactively improve production systems. Mechanically skilled technicians perform various types of work, such as:

• Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed making, packing, process, and other machinery and equipment
• 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
  
  

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, turbines, 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 interdependencies 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
• Able to rotate shifts (on a 2-2-3 rapid rotation schedule with 12-hour shifts)
  
  

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. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Our company 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.

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P&G participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000155076

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$29.27 - $39.54 / hour