Industrial Equipment Reliability & Automation Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionWhy This Role Matters

You will be the go-to problem solver for complex production equipment—protecting uptime, elevating case attainment, and building a culture of proactive maintenance across the work group.

Pay & Hours

• Compensation: $35.13 to $39.78 an hour
• Shifts: Days, 5:20am to 5:30pm (3 paid breaks)
• Shifts: Nights, 5:20pm to 5:30am (3 paid breaks)

What You’ll Tackle

• Diagnose, repair, and optimize electro-mechanical production and plant systems using schematics, manuals, and drawings—with minimal supervision.
• Implement and champion preventive maintenance strategies; train teammates to expand capability across shifts.
• Pinpoint failed components, create precise requisitions with correct nomenclature, and adhere to storeroom withdrawal/return procedures while tracking spare locations.
• Maintain meticulous maintenance records and follow established procedures to sustain safe, clean operations.
• Conduct storyboard walks; develop targeted action plans to extinguish repeat failures.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts including line upgrades, design of experiments, and reliability projects.
• Collaborate daily with the Value Stream Manager, Work Group Leaders, Process Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Line Technicians, and Set-up Technicians.
• Provide 24/7 on-call phone support for assistance/reporting to/by team.
• Complete shift-specific responsibilities assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader; perform other duties as necessary.

Core Competencies

• Administrative: Accurate data entry within ERP/peripheral systems (SAP, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft, etc.).
• Communication & Teamwork: Build trust and collaboration; manage priorities and multiple tasks gracefully under pressure.
• Safety: Participate fully in company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Quality: Establish and sustain ISO-compliant processes.
• End-to-End Technical Acumen: Understand processes from concept through commercialization.
• Equipment Operation: Safely run motorized/peripheral equipment; use standard hand tools and basic machine shop equipment.
• Maintenance Mastery: Apply advanced mechanical aptitude and strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, methods, machines, and equipment.

Background We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Vocational/trade education in electro-mechanical disciplines preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers).
• Clear speaking and presentation skills for effective meetings.

Tools, Systems, and Strengths

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Tape Measure Reading
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair

ADA – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

• Work an 8 – 10-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
• Climb
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs
• Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving, establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment