Production Equipment Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Why this role matters

• Reliability on the line drives output, quality, and safety. Your expertise keeps assembly assets running and improves them over time.
• You will be a go-to partner for production and engineering, closing the loop from issue to root cause to prevention.

Core responsibilities

• Execute both reactive and preventive maintenance on semi-automated assembly machinery, including pneumatics, vibratory bowls, rotary/turntables, PLC-based controls, and robotic elements.
• Diagnose and repair faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems to minimize downtime.
• Develop and sustain procedures by evaluating operating practices, documentation, and control mechanisms; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond promptly to service requests from production and other departments, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
• Adhere to company standards and policies; report safety concerns immediately and follow Lockout/Tagout during service.
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing methods to increase productivity and eliminate waste.
• Participate in design reviews, acceptance, and tryouts for new equipment; support prototype product development.
• Work overtime as business needs dictate to support factory schedules and project completions.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Reporting

Reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager or designee.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years in manufacturing; 2+ years in plant maintenance roles.
• Competencies: Troubleshooting and repair proficiency in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLCs.
• Communication: Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Technology: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Equipment: Forklift training completed; able to operate safely.

Physical requirements

• Prolonged standing and sitting.
• Frequent walking, including over long distances.
• Repetitive tasks and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Safety & standards

• Consistently perform tasks to safety standards; escalate hazards immediately.
• Ensure Lockout/Tagout compliance whenever servicing equipment.
• Uphold accountability for work quality and timely completion; document and report activities to support company policies and continuous improvement.

Legal notices

Note*

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.