Predictive Maintenance Technician

About the role

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings are assembled. HEW’s corporate office is in Charlotte, North Carolina, with manufacturing facilities in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Maine.

Position Summary

Perform Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and condition monitoring of mill rotating equipment using vibration data collection, infrared inspection, and ultrasound technologies. Provide timely information for planning and scheduling repairs to minimize unscheduled downtime, catastrophic equipment failure, and energy loss. Support findings through Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) studies to eliminate repeat failures.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain inspection routes using vibration collection and analysis equipment for each area of the mill.
• Analyze data on all equipment to assess machine condition and collaborate with third‑party resources on continuous monitoring systems.
• Reporting: distribute summaries on a regular basis (weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly, etc.) as needed, including equipment, action, and timing for repair in each mill area.
• Report findings to Maintenance Crew leaders.
• Predict risk(s) of failure.
• Maintain PdM history for all equipment and back up data.
• Write work orders for equipment failures in a timely manner.
• Enter equipment specifications, speeds, bearing sizes, etc., into the vibration software.
• Work with bearing suppliers and equipment manufacturers to obtain necessary bearing data and failure assistance.
• Perform and/or assist with Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) as required – PT, MT, UT.
• Help develop lubrication routes and maintain the lubrication database.
• Re‑adjust equipment alarms based on historical data and equipment criticality.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate environmental and safety regulations, including permit issues (air, water, etc.).
• Complete proper documentation for any safety or environmental monitoring required in your area of responsibility and report inconsistencies as appropriate.
• Attend all mandated training, read and comply with Job Hazard or Safety Analyses (JHA/JSA), wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and report or correct any unsafe conditions; report all injuries to your supervisor.
• Be familiar with the JM Huber EHS Policy, Minimum Mandatory Standards and Requirements (MMSRs), and HEW Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System (EHSMS) procedures; comply with them and report all non‑conformances.
• Incorporate environmental, health, and safety requirements into everyday decision‑making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Computer proficient – comfortable with Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, and CMMS.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Required to obtain Level 1 vibration certification within the first year.
• Attend yearly training both onsite and offsite for certifications.
• Basic math skills and statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required or as work demands dictate.
• Ability to work with maintenance mechanics on shutdowns.