Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Picture your day: you arrive on the floor before the first product rolls out, scan the maintenance queue, and prioritize a blend of preventative tasks and rapid-response fixes. By mid-morning you’ve swapped a worn bearing, traced a sensor fault through a control panel, and aligned a rebuilt pump. After lunch, you complete a scheduled lubrication route, document your work, and brief operators and your supervisor on improvement ideas that cut future downtime. That’s a typical day for our Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician—keeping production safe, steady, and efficient.

What You’ll Tackle

• Drive uptime through routine and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical assets to reduce unexpected failures.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems: bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Find and fix electrical issues across motors, sensors, control panels, VFDs, and low- to medium-voltage wiring.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals to pinpoint root causes and plan effective repairs.
• Apply lockout/tagout and all safety procedures; keep tools, parts, and work areas orderly and compliant.
• Install, adjust, and precisely align new or rebuilt equipment, components, and control devices.
• Record work performed, parts consumed, and corrective actions in work orders or the maintenance system.
• Communicate equipment status and repair recommendations with supervisors, operators, and teammates.

Also On Your List

• Perform PM tasks: lubrication, filter changes, and system checks.
• Dismantle and reassemble machinery using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Support general facility repairs when needed.
• Participate in training and cross-training to broaden your skill set.
• Pitch in on other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanic experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with foundational electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to read and apply manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficient with a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Traits

• Meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Resourceful problem-solver with solid troubleshooting methodology.
• Comfort with basic math, reading, and analytical reasoning.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing production priorities.
• Thrives both independently and in a team environment.

Supervision

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Work Setting & Physical Demands

Manufacturing/production environment with:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and crouching; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Good manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Regular use of hand and power tools.
• Typical manufacturing noise levels.
• Intermittent heat or cold exposure.
• Work near moving mechanical parts and machinery.

Benefits & Perks

Cibes|Symmetry offers a competitive, comprehensive package, including:

• Generous paid vacation, personal time, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time opportunities.
• Clear paths for career growth and advancement.

Core Proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections

Ready to Keep Us Running?

If you’re driven by uptime and safety—and you enjoy solving complex mechanical and electrical puzzles—we’d love to meet you.

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical examination , where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cibes|Symmetry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.