Maintenance-Line Technician — Food Manufacturing

HP Hood LLC; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood LLC is seeking a technically capable technician to set up and control paper line filler equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and address issues to minimize downtime. You will document operations and maintain quality and safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to work in confined spaces, and comfort with microprocessor-controlled and Windows-based systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to learn complex systems and concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely fashion, under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• Able to work on equipment in awkward positions, and reach difficult areas in the machine.
• Must be willing and able to stay in confined work area wearing appropriate clean room attire for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of wearing a full-face respirator.
• Comfortable with operation of microprocessor-controlled equipment
• Comfortable operating Microsoft Windows based applications.
• Strong Communication skills: this position interacts frequently with other team members, other departments, management, and foreign nationals.

Responsibilities

• Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems.
• Ensures that all required preventive maintenance is performed.
• Addresses equipment problems in an aggressive manner, as to minimize downtime.
• Makes controlled adjustments to equipment to optimize the running efficiency.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation associated with operations.
• Upholds highest quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated area.
• Communicates with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Ensures that all resources are available for production run.
• Setup oncoming shift for successful run.
• Expected to perform any duties necessary to support the team.
• Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre shift team meetings, and by meeting with off going Serac Technician.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HP Hood LLC is seeking a technically capable technician to set up and control paper line filler equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and address issues to minimize downtime. You will document operations and maintain quality and safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to work in confined spaces, and comfort with microprocessor-controlled and Windows-based systems.