Manufacturing Reliability Technician
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•Faribault, MN
•$35 - $40•Hybrid
About The Position
The Manufacturing Reliability Technician is responsible for improving the reliability, maintainability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This position supports proactive maintenance strategies, equipment inspections, condition monitoring, root cause failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and production efficiency.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Reliability Engineering Technology, or related field
- 3+ years of maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field of study preferred
- CMRT/CMRP Certification
- Vibration Analysis Certification
- Infrared Thermography Certification
- Lean or Six Sigma Certification
Responsibilities
- Maintain equipment history and reliability data within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Monitor equipment performance and identify emerging reliability issues
- Analyze failure trends and provide recommendations to improve asset performance
- Perform reliability inspections on production equipment and facility assets
- Execute condition-based monitoring activities including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques
- Analyze failure trends and provide recommendations to improve asset performance
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Develop and update maintenance job plans, equipment standards, and work instructions
- Verify accuracy and effectiveness of PM procedures and recommend improvements
- Ensure critical spare parts are identified and managed appropriately
- Assist maintenance technicians during major repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment rebuilds
- Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to implement reliability improvements
- Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, increase equipment efficiency, and lower maintenance costs
- Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities
- Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and equipment hazard evaluations
- Follow company safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
- Incentive Plans
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Training and Career Progression
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
