Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

Viega GmbH & Co. KG • McPherson, KS

2d • $91,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring maintenance processes are efficient and effective, equipment is designed and/or modified to improve maintainability and review ongoing technical problems for continual improvement to reduce downtime and increase the life of the asset.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical technology including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and drives
• Knowledge of predictive and preventative maintenance procedures
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, drawings, and blueprints
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement processes
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well under deadlines, and ability to work well with a cross-functional team to accomplish results
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustain a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology
• 5 years of experience with maintenance and reliability
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conducts timely and accurate employee performance evaluations; addresses performance issues as needed.
• Manages attendance of direct reports including but not limited to tracking hours and monitoring/approving vacation and sick leave.
• Schedules and assigns work; determines proper staffing levels in order to maintain schedule and keep with demand.
• Develops and maintains a process that influences new construction and equipment purchase(s) to ensure maintainability and reliability of new equipment.
• Maintain current and future approved components used by suppliers to maintain consistency in equipment and the use of familiar component brands.
• Identify and setup the necessary spare parts and preventative maintenance plans for equipment to minimize downtime under the consideration of cost and lead times.
• Assist in the creation and modifications of the maintenance programs for effectiveness. These programs include, but not limited to, predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Identify and correct repetitive failures and costly breakdowns with the maintenance team.
• Maintain and analyze equipment/maintenance records to predict maintenance needs.
• Organize and facilitate outsourcing for 3rd party maintenance/construction activities.
• Participate in projects and workshop activities within and outside of the department to improve the maintainability and serviceability of equipment.
• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level