Plant Mechanical Technician – Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Procter & Gamble; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble Albany Plant is seeking mechanically skilled technicians to join the manufacturing operations team. You will help maintain and troubleshoot high‑speed production lines, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to lower costs while improving quality and safety.

The role emphasizes diagnosing problems, analyzing data, and sharing knowledge with teammates. The position is full-time at the Albany Plant with a two‑shift rotation schedule.

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
• Knowledgeable about different types of machinery and equipment commonly used in manufacturing including 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 including hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Precision instruments

Job description

Procter & Gamble Albany Plant is seeking mechanically skilled technicians to join the manufacturing operations team. You will help maintain and troubleshoot high‑speed production lines, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to lower costs while improving quality and safety.

The role emphasizes diagnosing problems, analyzing data, and sharing knowledge with teammates. The position is full-time at the Albany Plant with a two‑shift rotation schedule.