Rotating Equipment Maintenance Specialist (Industrial Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Are You the Tech Everyone Calls First?

When a line goes down, can you zero in on the cause, fix it fast, and keep it from happening again? If that sounds like you, this Rotating Equipment Maintenance Specialist role may be your next move.

• Can you diagnose and repair mechanical issues on production machinery under time pressure?
• Do you have experience maintaining conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, and electric motors?
• Are precision shaft alignments something you can complete independently?
• Have you replaced conveyors and their components end-to-end?
• Can you read blueprints and OEM manuals to troubleshoot complex problems?
• Do you routinely perform preventive maintenance on compounding lines or similar systems?
• Can you spot wear on bearings, couplings, belts, and chains before it becomes a failure?
• Are you comfortable assisting with large repairs, installations, and equipment changeouts?
• Do you track recurring failures and recommend long-term corrective actions?
• Will you work safely while supporting continuous production?

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform PMs on compounding lines and related assets.
• Repair/replace conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, and motors; conduct shaft alignments.
• Inspect mechanical components and remove material build-up to maintain performance.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and equipment documentation to resolve issues effectively.
• Support large-scale repairs, installs, and changeouts; recommend durable fixes for repeat issues.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with rotating equipment: conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, electric motors.
• Proficiency with shaft alignment techniques.
• Ability to complete PM routes with minimal supervision; clear communicator and problem-solver.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around moving industrial equipment.