HP Hood LLC · 3 months ago
Electronic Technician Apprentice - Days
Winchester, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$25.57/hr - $31.65/hrHP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. They are seeking an Electronic Technician Apprentice to develop technical and industrial expertise to ensure facility equipment operates efficiently and to support the manufacture and distribution of dairy-related products.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of maintenance, efficiency, safety, food quality, job performance, and cost control
Responsible for complying with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations
Effectively learns and develops skills related to ensuring facility equipment is operating on all assigned shifts at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime in order to maintain overall productivity
Builds own competence in the areas of manufacturing equipment, PLC and other electronic/mechanical functions in the facility
Develops technical skills in various capacities, specifically equipment operation, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance (PM), supporting PLC and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
Learns how to perform PM’s on all facility equipment and begins light to intermediate PM tasks based on skill advancement
Learns how to operate various types of equipment to include, but not limited to electrical meters for troubleshooting, PIT, and various personal hand tools. May also include the operation of any or all manufacturing equipment
Gains knowledge of all equipment operation and energy sources as related to safe lock out tag out
Learns how to analyze and take appropriate action on problems associated with manufacturing equipment
Learns how to troubleshoot electromechanical issues when they occur including, but not limited to, installation, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance/ repair of equipment and electronic devices
Learns how to inspect and operate material handling equipment: Stretch wrap machines, forklift, VNA, reach trucks & hand trucks and changes batteries in a safe manner
Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their manager/coordinator
Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, SQF guidelines, and food safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their manager/coordinator
Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their manager/coordinator and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment
Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices
Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments
Other duties as assigned by your manager/coordinator
Qualification
Required
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks
Able to engage in and further develop critical thinking skills related to mechanical and industrial troubleshooting and intervention
Understand and respond appropriately to basic employee, vendor, and customer inquiries
Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need)
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them
Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area
Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements
Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information
Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of maintenance, efficiency, safety, food quality, job performance, and cost control
Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations
Effectively learns and develops skills related to ensuring facility equipment is operating on all assigned shifts at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime in order to maintain overall productivity
Builds own competence in the areas of manufacturing equipment, PLC and other electronic/mechanical functions in the facility
Develops technical skills in various capacities, specifically equipment operation, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance (PM), supporting PLC and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
Learns how to perform PM's on all facility equipment and begins light to intermediate PM tasks based on skill advancement
Learns how to operate various types of equipment to include, but not limited to electrical meters for troubleshooting, PIT, and various personal hand tools. May also include the operation of any or all manufacturing equipment
Gains knowledge of all equipment operation and energy sources as related to safe lock out tag out
Learns how to analyze and take appropriate action on problems associated with manufacturing equipment
Learns how to troubleshoot electromechanical issues when they occur including, but not limited to, installation, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance/ repair of equipment and electronic devices
Learns how to inspect and operate material handling equipment: Stretch wrap machines, forklift, VNA, reach trucks & hand trucks and changes batteries in a safe manner
Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their manager/coordinator
Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing, SQF guidelines, and food safety on their assigned shift and reports concerns to their manager/coordinator
Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their manager/coordinator and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment
Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices
Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments
Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned manager/coordinator prior to the occurrence
Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work
Responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards by wearing company issued uniform
Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook
Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern
Responsible for completing all assigned apprenticeship classes and on the job activities
Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift
Throughout the program will follow a rotating crew schedule that will be on all four crews by end of program
May be required to travel for training
Will be working in a traditional food manufacturing facility
May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building including the roof, catwalks, terrain, and confined spaces
Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions
Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break
Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions
Preferred
Prior training and education in industrial maintenance, industrial electrical, PLCs, Mechatronics and other similar industrial maintenance and electronic
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities
Company
HP Hood LLC
For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great.
Founded in 1846
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
2024-11-22Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
R
Richard Larson
Chief Engineer
S
Steve Bashaw
Chief Engineer
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