Plant Reliability Technician — Electro‑Hydraulic Systems

A day in the life

You walk the line at shift start, scan the maintenance dashboard, and prioritize a PLC-controlled filler that flagged a fault overnight. With the schematic open, you trace the issue through a 3‑phase motor control panel (230–480V), swap a suspect sensor, and bring the machine back online. A hydraulic press is due for preventive service, so you complete inspections, change filters, and verify system pressures. Later, you hop on a forklift to reposition a conveyor section and take a scissor lift up to inspect an overhead pneumatic run. Before wrap-up, you coach a newer tech on SOPs, reinforce safety practices, and log improvement ideas for a small fixture you’re helping design.

What you’ll do

• Repair, maintain, and improve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical production equipment, including PLC-controlled machines.
• Diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and implement equipment upgrades.
• Interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, manufacturer instructions, and service manuals to plan and execute work.
• Enhance existing equipment performance and contribute to the design and fabrication of new machinery and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot machine motor control panels; proficiency with 230–480V, 3‑phase power is required.
• Operate forklifts and scissor lifts to relocate machinery and perform elevated maintenance tasks.
• Conduct maintenance around hydraulic presses in a manufacturing environment.
• Train department technicians on company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Keep work areas safe, clean, and well organized; follow all safety standards.
• Support facilities maintenance as needed and handle other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years as a multi-craft industrial maintenance technician.
• Production environment experience is a plus; blow molding experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and clear communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics, and using manufacturer documentation.
• Basic computer proficiency for work orders, documentation, and research.
• Availability to work overtime as required.

Physical demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs multiple times per day.
• Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.

Core technical strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical installation and High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and components
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Electrical schematic reading
• Machine safety inspections

Extra perks

• Overtime opportunities available.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid on your 30th day.