Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Location: St. Louis

Keep a Plant Running at Its Best — Manchester, PAPicture your day starting on the production floor, walking the lines, listening for the hum of healthy machinery. You scan your preventive maintenance queue, prioritize a VFD cabinet inspection, then pivot to a rapid response when a conveyor stalls. One moment you’re tracing a wiring diagram to isolate a sensor fault;

the next you’re collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality to fine-tune an installation so startup is smooth and safe. By shift’s end, your records are up to date, the area is clean and organized, and downtime is held in check — because you made it happen.

Your Impact Own preventive maintenance, inspections, corrective repairs, and precise equipment adjustments across the plant.

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC issues quickly and safely.

Respond immediately to breakdowns and urgent maintenance needs to minimize downtime.

Document work orders, parts usage, and equipment history with accuracy.

Assist with equipment installs, modifications, testing, and commissioning/startup activities.

Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality to elevate reliability and performance.

Drive continuous improvement by recommending and implementing process enhancements.

Support planned shutdowns, product changeovers, and special projects.

Keep your workspace 5S clean, organized, and audit-ready.

Adhere to safety, food safety, quality, and environmental procedures at all times.

What You Bring Required High  School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, food production, or a comparable setting.

Strong mechanical aptitude and proven troubleshooting ability.

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.

Comfort using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and diagnostic instruments.

Track record of working independently and as a collaborative teammate.

Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

Preferred Technical degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training in Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, or related fields.

Experience with PLCs, automation systems, VFDs, robotics, and industrial controls.

Skilled-trade certifications (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Welding, etc.).Background in food manufacturing and familiarity with GMPs.Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.

Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Work at heights and in confined spaces when required.

Use and maintain required PPE.Work Setting Manufacturing environment with exposure to:

Moving machinery and industrial equipment

Temperature changes

Noise

Industrial chemicals

Safety is our top priority, and all employees are expected to follow company safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Why You’ll Love It Here Competitive pay: $25–$35/hr Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth and development opportunities

Stable manufacturing operation

Team-focused, supportive culture

Direct line of sight to plant performance and impact

ProficienciesPLC Troubleshooting Skills Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Preventive Maintenance & Inspection Electrical Troubleshooting Electrical RepairPLC Wiring Experience Pneumatics Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repair Skills Industrial Electrical Experience Industrial Electrical Systems Workplace Safety & EHS Management Hydraulic Systems & Components Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Machines & Technologies You’ll Use Blow Molding Machine Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

Join Us in Manchester, PAIf you’re a multi-skilled maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced plant and enjoys solving complex problems, apply today and help keep our operation running at peak performance.
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