Predictive Maintenance Technician M-F

Predictive Maintenance Technician - (Days M-F)

Winchester, VA

Are you a self‑driven person looking to advance your career as a high‑impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that foster a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super‑regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Perform maintenance duties as necessary in Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance to ensure service to dairy processing and packaging equipment and auxiliary equipment.

• Analyze mechanical problems of dairy processing and packaging equipment, and auxiliary equipment. (Includes assisting manufacturing personnel on process related problems.)
• Possess shop equipment knowledge and ability to operate welder, metal lathe, drill press, etc.
• Have working knowledge and demonstrated skill in the use of all hand tools as they relate to industrial equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and monitor plant equipment and utility systems.
• Assist machine operators in determining when the machine should be shut down due to mechanical or electrical problems.
• Perform established preventive maintenance procedures on plant equipment and complete appropriate documentation.
• Maintain inventory and requisition replacement parts required for maintenance activities.
• Execute assigned projects under the direction of the maintenance coordinator.
• Perform all work in a timely and professional manner, including follow‑up to ensure work was completed satisfactorily.
• Continue education as related to job skills – must stay current with technology.
• Work overtime as needed during breakdowns and scheduled maintenance, including possible call‑in for emergency situations.
• Maintain an accurate and complete daily record of work performed in the CMMS.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Abide by and practice all GMPs, safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.

• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to prioritize reliability improvements focusing on equipment OEE.
• Perform and document predictive maintenance inspections and condition‑monitoring activities on production equipment.
• Utilize predictive technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, oil analysis, laser alignment, and other reliability tools to identify potential equipment failures.
• Assist the Coordinator in the development of predictive based technologies and preventive work orders to maximize equipment reliability.
• Support  new/novel predictive maintenance technology. Supports pilot programs to implement emerging technology and replicates across areas of responsibility.
• Help develop procedures and practices to use testing equipment such as laser alignment, vibration analysis, infrared analysis, leak detection, lubrication failure modes, etc.
• Assist in the development, planning and scheduling for all predictive work orders assigned within the entire plant.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance.
• Execute assigned projects under the direction of the Predictive Maintenance Coordinator and dotted line to Maintenance Management.
• Assist PDM Coordinator in leading the HP Hood network‑wide communication to share pilot programs and best practices for Predictive Maintenance.
• Assist in training team members with predictive maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by management.

• GED or High School Diploma.
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