Predictive Maintenance Technician

Predictive Maintenance TechnicianThe Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician is responsible for executing Perry's condition-based maintenance program to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, extend asset life, and lower maintenance costs. This position performs vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound inspections, motor testing, and condition monitoring activities across the facility's manufacturing, packaging, utilities, refrigeration, and support systems.The PdM Technician partners closely with the Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Supervisors, Asset Reliability Planner, Controls Engineering team, and Operations leadership to identify equipment failures before they occur and drive proactive maintenance actions.The position plays a critical role in supporting Perry's reliability strategy, TPM deployment, and 2027 operational growth objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct scheduled vibration analysis routes on critical rotating equipment.Perform infrared thermography inspections of electrical and mechanical assets.Execute airborne and structure-borne ultrasound inspections.Collect oil and lubricant samples for analysis.Conduct motor circuit testing and electrical condition assessments.Monitor equipment condition using predictive maintenance technologies.Maintain condition monitoring databases and historical equipment records.Equipment ReliabilityIdentify developing equipment failures before breakdown occurs.Generate work requests based on PdM findings.Recommend corrective actions to maintenance and reliability teams.Assist with asset criticality reviews.Support bad actor equipment analysis.Participate in root cause failure investigations.Assist in reducing repetitive equipment failures.Reporting & Data AnalysisReview vibration, thermal, oil analysis, and ultrasound results.Document findings and communicate risks to the Reliability Engineer.Develop equipment condition reports and maintenance recommendations.Maintain accurate PdM inspection records.Track equipment health indicators and reliability trends.Maintenance Planning SupportProvide condition-based maintenance recommendations.Assist Asset Reliability Planner with work prioritization.Help define repair scopes based on inspection findings.Identify equipment requiring immediate intervention.Support planned shutdown activities.TPM and Continuous ImprovementSupport TPM implementation initiatives.Participate in focused improvement teams.Assist in developing operator asset-care programs.Support reliability-driven cost reduction projects.Recommend improvements to maintenance effectiveness and asset performance.Food Safety and Regulatory ComplianceFollow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, and sanitation requirements.Adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures.Comply with all safety, environmental, and facility regulations.Maintain equipment access procedures that protect product integrity.Primary Assets SupportedPackagingMultivac systemsThermoformersPackaging conveyorsLabelersCheckweighersMetal detectorsVacuum systemsProcessingMixersGrindersPumpsStuffersConveying systemsUtilitiesAir compressorsBoilersWater systemsRefrigeration systemsHVAC systemsFacility EquipmentMotorsGearboxesBearingsFansElectrical distribution equipmentKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)The PdM Technician will be measured on:ReliabilityReduction in unplanned downtimeIncrease in Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)Reduction in emergency work ordersPredictive MaintenancePdM route completion rate (>95%)PdM findings converted to planned workDefect identification rateCondition-monitoring complianceMaintenance PerformanceReduction in reactive maintenanceReduction in maintenance overtimeIncreased planned maintenance percentageReduction in repeat failuresFinancialDowntime cost avoidanceMaintenance cost avoidanceReduced contractor spendingReduced emergency repair costsQualificationsEducationOne of the following:Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; ORTechnical certification in Predictive Maintenance Technology; OREquivalent industrial experienceExperienceMinimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.Minimum 2 years of condition monitoring experience preferred.Manufacturing experience required.Food manufacturing experience preferred.Preferred CertificationsVibration Analysis Category I or IIInfrared Thermography CertificationUltrasound Inspection CertificationMachinery Lubrication Technician (MLT)Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)Technical SkillsRequiredVibration analysisRoot cause problem solvingMechanical troubleshootingIndustrial maintenance practicesCMMS systemsMicrosoft ExcelPreferredSKF vibration systemsEmerson AMSFluke reliability toolsInfrared camerasMotor circuit analysis equipmentSAP PMMaintenance ConnectionFiix CMMSPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in manufacturing environments.Ability to climb stairs and ladders.Ability to work in refrigerated areas.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.Ability to wear required PPE.Success Measures - First 12 MonthsThe successful PdM Technician will:Within 90 DaysEstablish PdM routes for critical assets.Complete baseline equipment health assessments.Develop asset condition reports.Within 6 MonthsAchieve >95% route completion.Identify top reliability risks within Perry.Support reduction of maintenance emergency work.Within 12 MonthsReduce unplanned downtime on critical packaging assets.Contribute to lowering maintenance overtime from 12.9% toward <8%.Improve equipment reliability across packaging