Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician

Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I
Position:
Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I

Location:

Hickory, NCPay Rate: $32.39 per hour

Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift

Schedule:

2-2-3 schedule | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Training

Schedule:

Start on day shift until required training and job performance milestones are completed before transitioning to nights. Timeframe will vary based on experience and performance.

Summary Description Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I is responsible for improving plant equipment reliability by maintaining equipment in like-new condition and minimizing downtime. This role uses advanced maintenance knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, improve, and precision-install plant equipment while supporting maintenance excellence initiatives.

This role also provides support for the Toppan Performance System (SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

What You’ll Be Doing Perform maintenance tasks required to keep plant equipment operating in like-new condition

Troubleshoot equipment and systems to quickly identify root causes of failures

Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical, and robotic equipment

Improve equipment reliability through preventive and corrective maintenance

Precision install equipment using OEM specifications

Maintain strong lubrication practices and ensure proper lubrication is applied to machinery

Support TPM, SPS, and Maintenance Excellence initiatives

Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvement

Read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and diagrams

Work independently to support uptime and production reliability

We’d Love to Hear From You If:

You have a high school diploma and formal technical training

You have 5+ years of recent manufacturing maintenance experience

You have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

You have PLC / automation training in programming and troubleshooting (preferred)
You have experience operating conventional machining equipment including lathe, mill, and drill press

You understand craft tools and proper applications

You have experience working on modern high-speed production equipment

You can work unsupervised and manage priorities independently

You have experience with technical documentation

You can read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics

You have strong troubleshooting ability

You communicate well across teams

You have manufacturing safety training and can help reinforce safe practices

Technical Strengths Needed Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Robotic systems

Piping systems

Reliability improvement methods

Precision installation methods

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity EmployerTOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
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