Alexandria Skilled Mechanical Technician

PGBPGNGLOBAL • Pineville, LA

62d • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

P&G is seeking skilled Plant Technicians to run and maintain advanced production technology and equipment. This role is crucial for ensuring continuous production flow, meeting performance goals, and upholding product quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high skill, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a self-directed team environment. Mechanically skilled technicians will be integral to manufacturing operations, focusing on enhancing production throughput, minimizing equipment downtime, troubleshooting issues, eliminating defects, and developing technical expertise. They are expected to lead and implement continuous improvement projects to deliver high-quality products efficiently and safely. The position requires mechanical technical mastery for effective troubleshooting and proactive system improvements, involving operating and maintaining high-speed automated equipment, computer systems, or product distribution systems.

Requirements

• Are 18 years of age or older
• 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 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 (hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments) for tasks such as disassembly, assembly, measurement, alignment, and testing
• Have a grasp of how various components interact within a larger system, including knowledge 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)
• Able to display skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment
• Maintain accurate records and data
• Display strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Able to operate essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operating Production Line
• Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed 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
• Operating and maintaining high-speed automated equipment, computer systems, or product distribution systems

Benefits

• Ownership of your work from your first day
• The ability to maintain world-renowned production technologies in some interesting ways
• The chance to influence the production and quality of our products
• Mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance
• A safe work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees