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HP Hood
Line Technician - Plastic (D Crew)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$64,761 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
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 fosters 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, today 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. Position Summary Primary responsibility is setting up and controlling paper line filler equipment in a highly efficient manner. The Evergreen technician will also ensure that all preventive maintenance items are performed correctly, and in a timely manner. Corrective maintenance items must be aggressively addressed, using own technical skills and all other available resources. Essential Functions 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. 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.