Maintenance Reliability Technician

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• Provide expert support to maintenance technicians to ensure timely completion of repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide hands‑on support in complex repairs, equipment disassembly/reassembly, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting when needed.
• Train and mentor technicians in safe work practices, troubleshooting methods, and use of diagnostic equipment.
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance work, parts usage, and equipment status.
• Support engineers by gathering production and equipment performance data for analysis and improvement projects.
• Assist in the implementation of engineering-driven process changes, equipment modifications, and technology updates (e.g., PLC, KUKA, VFDs, PC controllers).
• Provide feedback from the floor to engineering teams on the effectiveness of process changes and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities by helping implement engineer‑developed solutions.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Monitor daily equipment performance and escalade recurring issues to engineering for further analysis.
• Coordinate small‑to‑medium scale modernization or upgrade projects under the direction of engineering.
• Support cost‑reduction, cycle‑time optimization, and quality improvement efforts while maintaining production targets.
• Serve as the primary link between the technician team and engineering, ensuring effective two‑way communication.
• Collaborate with production associates to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to represent technician capabilities and provide practical input on engineering plans.
• Support training programs for production and maintenance staff, preparing materials and reinforcing engineer‑led initiatives.
• Coordinate procurement of spare parts, tools, and external service providers as needed.
• May assist with budget tracking and project planning activities under engineer supervision.
• Travel and overtime may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support both technician teams and engineering functions.

• Solid knowledge of industrial AC/DC electricity (24V–480V), hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Hands‑on experience with motors, bearings, conveyors, pumps, and sensors.
• Familiarity with PLCs, BUS systems, and industrial automation required;
  Siemens S7 and Allen‑Bradley preferred.
• Exposure to robotics (KUKA, Dürr, or similar) highly preferred; ability to support engineers with robot programming, troubleshooting, and updates.
• Ability to support off‑line simulations, process adjustments, and control system modifications under engineer direction.
• Experience with process devices such as motor drives, encoders, converters, and control sensors.
• Basic 2D/3D CAD exposure (Inventor, Solid Works, Catia, or similar) preferred.
• Competency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, CMMS, and technical documentation tools.
• Ability to lead and coordinate maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and ensuring completion of repairs and PMs.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support and elevate complex issues to engineering as needed.
• Strong communication skills to serve as the liaison between technicians, engineers, and production staff.
• Capable of training less experienced technicians and supporting employee skill development.
• Familiarity with structured problem‑solving methods (8D, PDCA, root‑cause analysis).
• Strong organizational and planning skills to balance maintenance needs with longer‑term engineering initiatives.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and cost‑reduction projects.
• Ability to collect, document, and communicate production and equipment performance data to engineering.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and value‑stream improvements preferred.
• Basic understanding of process layout, efficiency targets, and equipment utilization to support improvements.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s degree in Industrial…