Maintenance Technician (D Crew)(Nights)

HP Hood•Winchester, VA

3h•$33 - $36

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and predictive maintenance duties to support dairy processing and packaging equipment and auxiliary equipment. The role diagnoses mechanical problems, troubleshoots plant equipment and utility systems, performs preventive maintenance, maintains parts inventory, documents work in the CMMS, and completes assigned projects. The technician also supports equipment reliability through predictive inspections, condition monitoring, reliability analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams. The position requires following safety, environmental, food safety, quality, GMP, and company requirements, and may require overtime or emergency call-ins.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing.
Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
Working knowledge and demonstrated skill using hand tools for industrial equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of shop equipment and ability to operate equipment such as a welder, metal lathe, and drill press.
Intermediate computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Excellent troubleshooting experience.
Ability to work well with people and communicate effectively.
Ability to multitask and work independently.
Ability to work overtime and possible emergency call-ins as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing for 8 or more hours, prolonged walking, frequent bending, frequent lifting of 50+ pounds, frequent carrying of 40–60 pounds, and frequent pushing or pulling under 75 pounds without assistance.
Ability to follow safety, environmental, food safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
Employment is subject to verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States; the company is unable to assist with sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Analyze mechanical problems with dairy processing, packaging, and auxiliary equipment, including assisting manufacturing personnel with process-related problems.
Operate shop equipment such as welders, metal lathes, and drill presses, and use hand tools for industrial equipment maintenance.
Troubleshoot and monitor plant equipment and utility systems.
Assist machine operators in determining when equipment should be shut down because of mechanical or electrical problems.
Perform established preventive maintenance procedures and complete the required documentation.
Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition replacement parts.
Execute assigned projects under the direction of the maintenance coordinator and Predictive Maintenance Coordinator, with a dotted line to Maintenance Management for predictive work.
Complete work in a timely and professional manner and follow up to confirm it was completed satisfactorily.
Continue job-related education and stay current with technology.
Work overtime as needed during breakdowns and scheduled maintenance, including possible emergency call-ins.
Maintain accurate daily records of work performed in the CMMS.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow GMPs, safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to prioritize reliability improvements focused on equipment OEE.
Perform and document predictive maintenance inspections and condition-monitoring activities on production equipment.
Use predictive technologies, including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, oil analysis, and laser alignment, to identify potential equipment failures.
Assist in developing predictive-based technologies and preventive work orders to improve equipment reliability.
Support identification of new predictive maintenance technology, pilot programs, and implementation of emerging technology across areas of responsibility.
Help develop procedures and practices for testing equipment and methods, including laser alignment, vibration analysis, infrared analysis, leak detection, and lubrication failure-mode analysis.
Assist with development, planning, and scheduling of predictive work orders across the plant.
Participate in root-cause investigations and continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance.
Assist the Predictive Maintenance Coordinator with network-wide communication about pilot programs and predictive maintenance best practices.
Assist in training team members in predictive maintenance techniques and best practices.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Comply with performance standards, conduct requirements, employment procedures, safety and environmental protocols, GMP dress code standards, and attendance and call-off procedures.
Adhere to food safety, food quality, and applicable regulatory requirements; maintain sanitary work areas and report food safety problems to authorized personnel.
Follow specific assigned-area roles and responsibilities.