Predictive Systems Technician

Freudenberg•Durham, NC

12h

About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Act as the de-facto owner of all predictive technology programs, including oil, vibration, acoustic imaging, and thermography. Coordinate calibration, upkeep, and proper usage of all diagnostic equipment. Define systems, trigger points, and escalation procedures for Function as a subject matter expert for precision maintenance techniques, specifically machine vibration, precision alignments, and lubrication best practices. Develop and maintain equipment health dashboards and monthly reporting, integrating findings into QPDC CMMS, and supporting KPI tracking such as downtime and MTBF for individual assets. Support failure investigations, provide condition monitoring data for RCA's, identify repeat failure patterns and make recommendations for replacement or modifications. Work as a point of contact for third-party contractors and vendors to secure needed goods and services related to predictive systems, utilize SAP to create requisitions for new purchases Develop, improve, and sustain world-class level predictive and preventative maintenance strategies using the plant's CMMS and condition monitoring tools Support RCM/PMO efforts to optimize preventative maintenance strategies and identify opportunities to shift from time-based to condition-based maintenance. Work with the maintenance planner to ensure PdM tasks are added to downtime and maintenance schedules and follow up to ensure they are done as recommended Support spare parts strategy, critical spares identification, and storeroom optimization. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited university preferred, associates required. 3+ years of industrial maintenance, reliability, or PdM experience. Strong understanding of rotating equipment, bearings, motors, and drives Proven experience implementing or governing CMMS systems. Outstanding oral and written communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and levels. Team player. Ability to work with diverse groups across departments and functions to solve challenges. Ability to interpret data and translate into actionable maintenance plans. Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles required, hydraulics, pneumatics, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, mechanical drives, calendars, and winders/slitters a plus Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications with the ability to create reports, analyze data, and communicate effectively using Outlook, Teams, Word, PPT, and Excel The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited university preferred, associates required.
3+ years of industrial maintenance, reliability, or PdM experience.
Strong understanding of rotating equipment, bearings, motors, and drives
Proven experience implementing or governing CMMS systems.
Outstanding oral and written communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and levels.
Team player.
Ability to work with diverse groups across departments and functions to solve challenges.
Ability to interpret data and translate into actionable maintenance plans.
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles required, hydraulics, pneumatics, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, mechanical drives, calendars, and winders/slitters a plus
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications with the ability to create reports, analyze data, and communicate effectively using Outlook, Teams, Word, PPT, and Excel

Responsibilities

Act as the de-facto owner of all predictive technology programs, including oil, vibration, acoustic imaging, and thermography.
Coordinate calibration, upkeep, and proper usage of all diagnostic equipment.
Define systems, trigger points, and escalation procedures for Function as a subject matter expert for precision maintenance techniques, specifically machine vibration, precision alignments, and lubrication best practices.
Develop and maintain equipment health dashboards and monthly reporting, integrating findings into QPDC CMMS, and supporting KPI tracking such as downtime and MTBF for individual assets.
Support failure investigations, provide condition monitoring data for RCA's, identify repeat failure patterns and make recommendations for replacement or modifications.
Work as a point of contact for third-party contractors and vendors to secure needed goods and services related to predictive systems, utilize SAP to create requisitions for new purchases
Develop, improve, and sustain world-class level predictive and preventative maintenance strategies using the plant's CMMS and condition monitoring tools
Support RCM/PMO efforts to optimize preventative maintenance strategies and identify opportunities to shift from time-based to condition-based maintenance.
Work with the maintenance planner to ensure PdM tasks are added to downtime and maintenance schedules and follow up to ensure they are done as recommended
Support spare parts strategy, critical spares identification, and storeroom optimization.
Other duties as assigned.