Maintenance Reliability Technician

Webco Industries•Sand Springs, OK

About The Position

The Weld Mill Reliability Maintenance Technician improves the safety, reliability, yield, runtime, and output of Weld Mill equipment by maintaining it to a high standard and eliminating recurring equipment problems. The technician works closely with operators to identify losses, troubleshoot issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, improve equipment condition, and implement lasting solutions that reduce downtime and improve production performance. The role owns the condition of assigned equipment, including troubleshooting, inspection, adjustment, repair, organization, and continuous improvement. The position supports Production by assisting operators with equipment operation, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, training operators on proper equipment operation and care, and operating production equipment when necessary. The technician is the first line of maintenance response for unplanned Weld Mill downtime and may coordinate additional Maintenance, Engineering, Controls, or vendor support. Work includes planning repairs around production needs, verifying equipment condition after maintenance, maintaining repairable components and spare-parts information in SAP, conducting preventive and predictive maintenance and health inspections, improving PMs, troubleshooting multiple types of systems, and maintaining hydraulic system documentation. All work must comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Compensation is $32.05–$36.30 per hour. The schedule is Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Sunday, with a 6 a.m.–6 p.m. shift.

Requirements

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to apply that knowledge to maintenance challenges.
Experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to manage changing priorities to keep equipment operational and support production.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues before they become major breakdowns.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
High standards of integrity and respect for team members.
Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per day; additional hours may be required based on plant needs.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting, walking, standing, and frequent use of hands.
Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Ability to work effectively under production deadlines and during emergency maintenance situations.

Nice To Haves

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with computerized maintenance or ERP systems.
Proficiency in reading mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

Own Weld Mill equipment condition and reliability by identifying deficiencies, completing repairs, and developing lasting solutions to improve uptime and prevent recurring failures.
Respond first to unplanned Weld Mill downtime; diagnose failures, restore equipment safely and efficiently, and engage Maintenance, Engineering, Controls, or vendor support when needed.
Coordinate with Weld Mill Production to understand schedules and identify opportunities for planned maintenance and repairs with minimal production impact.
Plan maintenance around equipment downtime and stage required parts, tools, materials, and job plans in advance when practical.
Verify equipment condition and proper operation after maintenance or repairs before returning equipment to Production.
Maintain an organized work area for inspection, repair, rebuilding, and upkeep of critical components, including bead shear assemblies, high-pressure pumps, and end welder MIG leads.
Develop knowledge of Weld Mill operation, process flow, equipment function, and critical spare parts to improve troubleshooting and repair quality.
Identify missing, incorrect, or obsolete spare-parts information and ensure appropriate parts are documented and added to equipment BOMs in SAP.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established maintenance strategies and equipment condition.
Conduct routine equipment health inspections to identify developing failures, deficiencies, repair needs, and required parts before they cause unplanned downtime.
Review Weld Mill PMs for effectiveness and accuracy and recommend updates based on equipment condition, failure history, observed deficiencies, and repair lessons learned.
Operate Weld Mill equipment when needed during call-ins, emergencies, or situations where an operator is unavailable.
Troubleshoot recurring mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and equipment-control issues; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain hydraulic system documentation, including system maps, component identification, and parts lists.
Perform work in compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to operators and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, care, troubleshooting, inspection, and reliability practices.