Maintenance Technician - Reliability

Seneca, SC

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

This position currently reports to the Sr. Reliability Engineer. Under general supervision, this role performs advanced and expert level data analysis in support of troubleshooting, diagnoses, repair, maintenance and reconditioning, in accordance with ANSI and ISO standards, as well as manufacturer's specifications of manufacturing machinery, mechanical equipment, and production machines. This involves using precision-measuring devices and testing instruments. This individual works independently, providing assistance and leadership to the team members.

Responsibilities

• Performs self-directed planned, scheduled and reactive maintenance, which includes observing machinery in operation to locate and identify root causes of machine problems.
• Utilizes NDT analysis to identify defective components and examines component elements to detect imperfections.
• Adjusts functional parts of machinery and control instruments; repairs and/or replaces defective parts.
• Tests machinery to observe performance and performs tests to determine serviceability.
• Updates related databases, identifies supplies and repair items to support NDT efforts.
• Acts as a proactive project leader and works closely with planner/scheduler.
• Analyzes and recommends engineered solutions to identified failures.
• Utilizes thermographic and ultrasonic analysis to troubleshoot electrical panels and/or other machinery.
• Supports Preventive Maintenance Optimization.
• Maintains the continuous development of peer competencies in Non-Destructive Testing, Analysis, Trouble Shooting, and Root Cause Identification.
• Provides leadership and assistance to all technicians.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Initiative; continually improves processes and quantitatively monitors processes.
• Completes required quality core classes and follows the Rules of Conduct in the work environment.
• Adheres to company safety procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or basic skills assessment required.
• Associates degree from a 2-year college or 5 years related experience and/or training in a machine shop field preferred.
• Level I Vibration Analysis Certification to ANSI or ISO standards.
• Two years' experience utilizing Thermographic and Ultrasonic monitoring and analysis equipment.
• Certified Level I or II in relevant fields preferred.
• Machinery Lubrication Analyst I or II.
• Basic computer knowledge of MS Office and Outlook.

Benefits

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Occasional climbing of steps.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• Work environment has a moderate noise level.
• Shop work environment: hazardous materials; greasy, slippery factory floors.