Predictive Downtime Maintenance Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilize reliability equipment to analyze and detect potential machine failure to minimize downtime effectively.
• Review and analyze data gathered to predict pending failure.
• Utilize infrared, vibration, and ultrasonic technology for gathering data on a daily basis.
• Submit work orders in MP2 and work with maintenance planners to schedule repairs during planned downtime for maintenance to fix issues found through analysis or during data collection.
• Use reliability devices to detect air, steam, and nitrogen leaks.
• Change filters, oil and grease.
• Monitor equipment with noticeable issues and recommend shutdown equipment for immediate repairs, if necessary, to avoid catastrophic failure.
• Collect oil samples for lab test analysis.
• Provide support to Plant Operations and Maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime due to machine failure.
• Attend reliability and maintenance meetings as required.
• Initiate plans that will improve and extend the life of manufacturing equipment.
• Applicant must be open to job-related training in order to stay current in predictive maintenance technology and to improve the effectiveness of the reliability program.
• Observe and comply with all safety procedures.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacement, and repair as necessary.
• Identify conditions that may require immediate attention.
• Perform daily functions in a safe way that promotes protection of yourself and others. This may include but is not limited to wearing hearing protection, wearing safety boots, ergonomic movement, and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.
• Perform all assigned reliability responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively through both written and verbal correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS

we will consider candidates who do not have all the necessary qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent and are willing to complete the necessary training to be proficient. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• An associate degree in industrial maintenance and repairs or a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with reliability technology in a manufacturing environment where daily data collection, analyzing and reporting was done.
• Military experience will be considered.
• Pdm related certifications would be a plus, or candidate should be willing to obtain certifications within a reasonable time.
• A thorough understanding of the root cause failure analysis process.
• Can work independently but will also operate in a group environment as required.

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

HAS and FSA

Matching 401(K)

Pet Insurance

Childcare Benefits (TOOTRiS)