Industrial Reliability Maintenance Specialist

ATS•Starkville, MS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

A day in the life Start your shift by checking the CMMS, reviewing yesterday’s work orders, and planning today’s preventive routes. On the floor, you’ll listen, observe, and measure—tracking down root causes before they turn into downtime. When equipment falters, you’ll dive in: disassemble components, inspect parts for wear, adjust control instruments, replace what’s failed, and test until performance is back on spec. You’ll recondition and repair machine tools and verify results with electrical and mechanical tests. Between calls, you’ll collect predictive maintenance data to spot trends, and you’ll keep work areas to 5S standards. You’ll contribute ideas and action to continuous improvement, documenting processes, results, and cost savings. You’ll also assist junior techs, occasionally lead small teams, and keep your own growth moving through on‑the-job learning and technical self‑study. What you’ll handle Mid- to expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance across industrial assets Root-cause diagnosis; dismantling equipment to access defective parts; precision inspection and reassembly Adjustment of functional components and control instruments; repair/replacement of faulty parts Electrical and mechanical testing; verification of device performance Reconditioning and repair of machine tools Parts, supplies, and repair item identification and sourcing Independent maintenance execution to industry standards Setup/operation of lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools; occasional welding Control system troubleshooting—software, hardware, and configuration Predictive technologies usage for equipment performance data collection CMMS updates and history reviews Mentorship for lower-level technicians; leadership of small teams as needed Strict adherence to safety policies and situational awareness What you bring High school diploma or GED Associate degree with a technical focus and 3 years of general industry experience; or 5 years of related general industry experience; or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program Solid grasp of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems with the ability to analyze issues and perform effective repairs Proficiency with basic hand tools and appropriate specialized tools Willingness to travel when required Core proficiencies Mechanical troubleshooting 120/208/240/480 voltage systems Hydraulic systems Electrical troubleshooting General maintenance and repair Industrial electrical work Machines & technologies Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Conveyor systems Physical demands & working conditions Expect a hands-on, factory-based setting. You will frequently stand and walk; use hands/fingers for handling; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend, or balance at heights using ladders or lifts; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in tight spaces. You’ll regularly communicate and hear, and occasionally sit. Lifting and moving items over 50 pounds may be required at times. Close and color vision are used consistently. You may occasionally encounter outdoor weather and risk of electrical shock. The factory is typically very loud, with possible exposure to hazardous materials and greasy or slippery floors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Associate degree with a technical focus and 3 years of general industry experience; or 5 years of related general industry experience; or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program
Solid grasp of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems with the ability to analyze issues and perform effective repairs
Proficiency with basic hand tools and appropriate specialized tools
Willingness to travel when required
Mechanical troubleshooting
120/208/240/480 voltage systems
Hydraulic systems
Electrical troubleshooting
General maintenance and repair
Industrial electrical work
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Conveyor systems

Responsibilities

Mid- to expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance across industrial assets
Root-cause diagnosis; dismantling equipment to access defective parts; precision inspection and reassembly
Adjustment of functional components and control instruments; repair/replacement of faulty parts
Electrical and mechanical testing; verification of device performance
Reconditioning and repair of machine tools
Parts, supplies, and repair item identification and sourcing
Independent maintenance execution to industry standards
Setup/operation of lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools; occasional welding
Control system troubleshooting—software, hardware, and configuration
Predictive technologies usage for equipment performance data collection
CMMS updates and history reviews
Mentorship for lower-level technicians; leadership of small teams as needed
Strict adherence to safety policies and situational awareness