Electro-Mechanical Equipment Reliability Technician

Be the Difference Between Downtime and Uptime

Keep high-speed manufacturing assets safe, stable, and optimized. You’ll lead with precision maintenance, decisive troubleshooting, and data-driven improvements—elevating OEE and quality every shift.

Why This Role Matters

• Safeguard people and equipment by enforcing Lockout/Tagout and correcting hazards proactively.
• Execute PMs as scheduled by the Maintenance Manager/TPM Leader; convert findings from operator checklists into action; return assets to showroom condition.
• Run efficient mold/tool changeovers using SMED practices; verify safe, stable restarts.
• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and process faults; handle building maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain meticulous CMMS records in MicroMain; record parts usage; escalate low stock and reorder triggers; open quick tickets for emergencies.
• Partner with the Production Manager and/or Senior Operator on equipment training; recommend new training content.
• Champion housekeeping and 5S-level standards.
• Communicate status, risks, and improvement ideas across maintenance, production, and leadership.
• Engage in plant teams: safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming, and continuous improvement.
• Drive your growth: meet with your manager, request training, pursue continuing education, set and track development goals.
• Immediately report any concerns related to quality, food safety, GMP, and food defense.

Committees

• Maintenance Staff
• Problem Solving Team (as necessary)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Mindset: urgency, accountability, ethics, professionalism, and self-motivation
• Willingness to perform production operator duties when needed

Career Track & Competencies

Ring Career Track Job Band: Individual Contributor

Additional Competencies: Informing; Peer Relationships; Drive for Results; Technical Learning; Learning on the Fly; Functional/Technical Skills; Problem Solving; Decision Quality

Core Competencies: Customer Focus; Total Work Systems; Self-Development; Action Oriented; Ethics and Values; Integrity and Trust

Technical Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• EHS compliance and safe work practices
• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical schematic reading
• Equipment installation and wiring
• Preventive and corrective maintenance

Tools & Technology: Wulftec conveyor systems; servo motors

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders, stairs, and equipment with agility
• Frequent stooping, crouching, and reaching
• Prolonged standing and extensive walking
• Pushing/pulling with upper extremities
• Lifting and horizontal movement of objects
• Grasping with fingers and palm; fine motor work (fingering)
• Clear verbal communication
• Hearing capacity of no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz (with or without correction); able to discern fine machine sounds
• Repetitive motions of hands and arms
• Near vision sufficient for data analysis and detecting small defects
• Exertion: Medium Work—up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly

Working Conditions

• Inside and outside environments
• Potential exposure to temperatures above 100°F for over one hour
• Noise and vibration (whole body/extremities)
• Proximity to moving parts, electrical current, and chemicals
• Atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Exposure to oils and cutting fluids (air and/or skin)

About the Scope

This description captures the role’s typical responsibilities and conditions. It is not exhaustive; other tasks may be assigned as needed.