Predictive Maintenance Technician

Position Summary
The 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 Responsibilities
Predictive Maintenance Program Execution
Conduct 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 Reliability
Identify 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 Analysis
Review 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 Support
Provide 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 Improvement
Support 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 Compliance
Follow 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 Supported
Packaging
Multivac systems
Thermoformers
Packaging conveyors
Labelers
Checkweighers
Metal detectors
Vacuum systems
Processing
Mixers
Grinders
Pumps
Stuffers
Conveying systems
Utilities
Air compressors
Boilers
Water systems
Refrigeration systems
HVAC systems
Facility Equipment
Motors
Gearboxes
Bearings
Fans
Electrical distribution equipment
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The PdM Technician will be measured on:
Reliability
Reduction in unplanned downtime
Increase in Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Reduction in emergency work orders
Predictive Maintenance
PdM route completion rate (>95%)
PdM findings converted to planned work
Defect identification rate
Condition-monitoring compliance
Maintenance Performance
Reduction in reactive maintenance
Reduction in maintenance overtime
Increased planned maintenance percentage
Reduction in repeat failures
Financial
Downtime cost avoidance
Maintenance cost avoidance
Reduced contractor spending
Reduced emergency repair costs
Education
One of the following:
Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; OR
Technical certification in Predictive Maintenance Technology; OR
Equivalent industrial experience
Experience
Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Minimum 2 years of condition monitoring experience preferred.
Manufacturing experience required.
Food manufacturing experience preferred.
Preferred Certifications
Preferred certifications include:
Vibration Analysis Category I or II
Infrared Thermography Certification
Ultrasound Inspection Certification
Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT)
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Technical Skills
Required
Vibration analysis
Root cause problem solving
Mechanical troubleshooting
Industrial maintenance practices
CMMS systems
Microsoft Excel
Preferred
SKF vibration systems
Emerson AMS
Fluke reliability tools
Infrared cameras
Motor circuit analysis equipment
SAP PM
Maintenance Connection
Fiix CMMS
Physical Requirements
Ability 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 Months
The successful PdM Technician will:
Within 90 Days
Establish PdM routes for critical assets.
Complete baseline equipment health assessments.
Develop asset condition reports.
Within 6 Months
Achieve >95% route completion.
Identify top reliability risks within Perry.
Support reduction of maintenance emergency work.
Within 12 Months
Reduce unplanned downtime on critical packaging assets.
Contribute to lowering maintenance overtime from 12.9% toward <8%.
Improve equipment reliability across packaging, utilities, and refrigeration systems.
Support Perry's reliability strategy supporting 21MM+ pounds of annual production.
Why This Position Exists at Perry
The PdM Technician is a key component of Perry's Reliability Organization and serves as the primary execution resource for the facility's predictive maintenance program. The role exists to transition Perry from a reactive maintenance environment toward a predictive, reliability-centered maintenance culture capable of supporting future growth, reducing maintenance costs, increasing equipment uptime, and improving overall plant performance.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No