Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician

Shift: 2nd (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

Is this you?

• Do you love solving tough equipment problems—electrical one minute, hydraulic the next?
• Are you energized by keeping a production floor running at its best?
• Do 5S, GMP, and safety-first practices come naturally to you?

What you’ll tackle

• Preventive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and building systems.
• Direct support to production to achieve peak equipment capability and meet schedules.
• Root cause analysis following failures; implement corrective actions that stick.
• Project and continuous improvement work to reduce costs and enhance quality.
• Strict adherence to safety procedures; maintain 5S and GMP standards on the floor.
• Fine-tune machines—adjust, calibrate, and correct—to sustain optimal performance.
• Refine or establish work procedures to help the team hit targets safely and efficiently.
• Keep learning—expand your maintenance toolbox with new tech, tools, and methods.
• Other duties as needed to support the operation.

Needed to succeed

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Background in skilled trades such as mechanical, electrical, fluid power, machining, or welding.
• Comfortable and safe with hand/power tools and test equipment (voltmeters, ammeters).
• Can read and act on schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
• Clear communicator who can juggle multiple priorities.
• OSHA familiarity and a strong safety mindset.
• Hands-on know-how with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Service-oriented approach when partnering with production teams.

Also important Language

Read/interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Present information effectively to groups of employees or customers.

Math

Use a tape measure quickly and accurately. Calculate percentages, measurements, volumes, and rates. Apply high school math concepts.

Reasoning

Follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and resolve problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical know-how

• Understand equipment design/capability to drive efficient operation and train others.
• Make cost-conscious decisions and spot areas for improvement.
• Meet quality standards.
• Work within regulatory requirements—wage and hour, environmental/waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA and EEO.

Physical & environmental

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regular standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and ladder climbing (approx. 40% standing, 20% sitting, 20% climbing, 20% kneeling/squatting/non -routine positions).
• Shifts up to 12 hours within a 24-hour period, as needed.
• Work in varied temperatures and dusty areas with PPE when required.
• Prolonged fine motor work with hand tools.
• Overtime based on business demand.

Work environment

Expect regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, frequent wet/humid conditions, and occasional high or precarious places, fumes/airborne particles, and vibration. The environment is typically loud.

Licenses & certifications

May need to maintain a Lift Truck Operator License and/or other certifications for designated areas/equipment.

Leadership DNA

• Prioritize effectively and coordinate multiple work streams; lead others to timely results.
• Teach and coach—both technical skills and administrative practices.
• Stay composed and effective during unplanned events.
• Build strong relationships through active listening and clear communication.