Reliability Technician

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a full-time Maintenance Reliability Technician to join our dynamic, customer-oriented team. We need someone who can maintain our Novaspect identity while traveling and interacting with customers on site. The successful candidate will apply and implement their mechanical aptitude to ensure predictive and preventative maintenance. Location: This position is embedded at a customer site in Escanaba, MI. Reliability Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining industry and mechanical knowledge and awareness, including rotating machinery, fixed assets, electrical assets, instrumentation and controls. Establishing and growing business relationships with the customer Developing and maintaining a general understanding of the customer's business, including their products and processes, markets served, and events that influence the customer's profits Acting as a hands-on support role for Novaspect Reliability Specialist Supporting short notice call out service work to for emergency machinery balancing and precision alignments Setting up wireless vibration sensors with Hart field communicator Communicating promptly and clearly with customers, Novaspect Lead Reliability Specialist, and all internal team members Providing services of uncompromised quality to the customer Traveling to customer sites throughout Novaspect's territory, Novaspect branch offices, and other locations as required Perform other duties as required Reliability Technician Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma required; technical degree or certification in instrumentation, electrical, or related field preferred Familiarity of basic vibration analysis capabilities and other predictive technologies preferred Experience with Reliability and basic knowledge of the Emerson/Emerson Process Management offering Basic understanding of mechanical and industrial systems, with exposure to rotating equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation environments; Exposure to process instrumentation, calibration, and troubleshooting Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings preferred Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours Reliability Technician Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50lbs Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools Ability to work with hand tools Ability to work at heights Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees Ability to work in confined spaces Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day Ability to work in a loud industrial environment Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts Ability to climb stairs with up to 20lbs Ability to climb a 20ft. ladder with equipment Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours at a time Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours Ability to have a face free from hair on occasions when needing to wear a respirator Reliability Technician Pay: Hourly Rate: $25 - $34 Eligible for overtime Reliability Technician Benefits: Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including: Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST) 401K with 6% company match Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Excellent health & wellness benefits Student debt & tuition reimbursement Referral bonus Who We Are: Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies. Novaspect seeks to increase the success and sustainability of our customers’ operations and our local communities. We do this by providing best-in-class industrial automation solutions. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, we are also looking for folks who share our desire to have a positive impact on customers and their communities, and with a personal investment in successful results.