Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Gorton's MA
128 Rogers St
Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

Provide leadership and technical support to ensure the plant’s assets and processes operate at optimum levels. The primary focus will be to increase equipment uptime and reliability using root cause analysis methodologies, equipment failure data, and predictive and preventative maintenance programs. This position will be part of the Seafood Center plant maintenance team and will work closely with the production, sanitation and engineering groups.

• Establish and lead a Root Cause Analysis team through problem identification and execution of corrective actions to mitigate downtime and improve efficiency.
• Audit effectiveness of existing preventive maintenance practices by establishing and monitoring metrics.
• Provide support in the execution of department objectives including maintenance programs, root cause analysis, continuous training, and safety programs.
• Drive and support migration from a preventative and reactive based maintenance program to a predictive based program through the collection and analysis of machine based operational data.
• Provide engineering drawings for fabrication of parts related to process improvements and spare parts.
• Re-engineer parts and components for optimization or fabrication.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers to investigate and implement engineered process improvements and equipment reliability. Ensure manuals, spare parts, and safety meet departmental standards.
• Identify and manage capital projects associated with plant operational improvements or equipment replacement.
• Work with Project Engineering team to support capital projects and new production line implementations.

• Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (Food/Beverage preferred).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in maintenance, reliability or industrial engineering.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience using a CAD package preferred (Solidworks, AutoCAD).
• Ability to analyze and leverage data to drive business decisions.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Initiative - a self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

$90,320 - $112,900/Annual

Since 1849, America has trusted the Gorton’s Fisherman. And for over 175 years, Gorton’s has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference.

We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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