Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprentice
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. HP Hood scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
Job Summary:
The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprentice will develop technical and industrial expertise to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprentice does this by developing their own skills to ensure facility equipment is operating on all shifts at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime in order to maintain productivity. The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprentice builds their own competence in the areas of manufacturing equipment, PLC and other electronic/mechanical functions in the facility. The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprentice completes these functions in the support of the manufacture and distribution of dairy related products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (but not limited to):
- 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 sat maximum efficiency with minimum downtime, 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 Preventive Maintenance Functions 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 shop and manufacturing equipment.
- Gains knowledge of all equipment operation and energy sources as related to safe lock out tag out.
- Learn how to analyze and take appropriate action on problems associated with manufacturing equipment.
- Learns how to troubleshoot electro/mechanical issues when they occur including, but not limited to, installation, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance/repair of equipment and electronic devices.
- Learn 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 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.
- 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.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum High School Diploma, or GED
- Must have Mechanical Aptitude
- Must be a self-starter
Skills and Competencies:
- 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 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 safety issues.
- 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.
- Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned manager/coordinator prior to the occurrence.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
The pay range for this position is
$23.83—$27.99 USD
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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
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