Plant WM- Reliability Tech - 1st Shift

Plant WM
- Reliability Tech A - 1st Shift

Position

Purpose:

To maintain and ensure the capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at the lowest reasonable cost.

Position Expectations:

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with a focus on:

Safe work practices

High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of "Great Products & Service"

Adherence to standards and best practice applications acquired through training and work experience

Learn and grow in the knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives

Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership

Position Duties & Tasks:

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to the highest, reasonable performance levels to include mechanical systems including, but not limited to:

• Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes.
• Conveyance systems - product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc., which could include pumps, piping, etc.
• Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic & pneumatic elements

Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues

• Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership

Execute proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include:

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, including replacement of components on pre-defined schedules and lubrication
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) - inspection and measurement, with a focus on data collection with PdM tools related to equipment performance
• Condition Maintenance (CM) - repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities based on detailed job plans

Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives

Assist Reliability Tech B's, A's, and Leads in the installation and removal of general mechanical systems

Critical Knowledge &

Skills:

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and Hot Work
• Calculator and Computer application - work order documentation, parts requisitioning
• Measurement units, techniques, and application of appropriate tools
• Math skills to include
• Arithmetic
• Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc.
• Conversion of measurement units
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches
• Identification and proper use of tools, focused on the selection of the right tool for work assignment application
• Proper storage and handling techniques for lubricants
• Power transmission component types, terms, operation, and maintenance
• Plumbing/piping conveyance system types, terms, operation, and maintenance
• Precision alignment techniques for indirectly coupled elements, including laser alignment
• Basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems

Job-Specific Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be able to perform all aspects of Reliability Technician C and
  
  D.
• Understand how to troubleshoot equipment faults/failures and identification of root causes.
• Must be able to distinguish between mechanical and electrical equipment faults.
• Must be trained and certified in first-aid and CPR.
• Install and modify equipment as directed.
• Must be able to utilize geometrical principles and appropriate formulas in the fabrication and installation process.
• Must be able to select material types used for equipment fabrication.
• Must be able to work with and train Reliability Technician C and
  
  D.
• Use knowledge of equipment and lubricants to develop and enhance lubrication schedules and practices.
• Must be able to install power transmission equipment using proper…