Reliability Technician

The Goodkind Co•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

The Reliability Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and commissions production equipment across plant departments. The role collaborates with engineering and production teams to support reliable daily operations and equipment performance. The technician performs preventive maintenance and calibration, manages work orders and spare-parts inventory through UpKeep CMMS, and supports condition-based monitoring and reliability improvement efforts. The position also works with vendors on automation and control systems, supports engineering projects from design through commissioning, assists with product and process trials, and participates in root-cause analysis and corrective-action planning. The role oversees plant PLC and control systems, designs and troubleshoots electrical, control, network, HMI, and PLC systems, and resolves issues involving PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and other equipment. It includes training and mentoring maintenance and operations staff, supporting EHS and continuous improvement activities, maintaining records and project communications, and completing related administrative duties. Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required, with reduced travel expected once the site is fully operational. This is a full-time, non-exempt role.

Requirements

At least 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with automated filling systems, rotary fillers, conveyors, and other high-speed packaging and material-handling equipment.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting capabilities and aptitude for equipment repair, maintenance, and optimization.
Ability to diagnose, test, and repair electrical systems, including single-phase and three-phase power up to 600 volts.
Experience with AC/DC motors, power supplies, VFDs, servo drives, transformers, motor starters, proximity sensors, encoders, photo eyes, and other automation components.
Experience testing and maintaining electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water-treatment systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic.
Ability to load programs or configure PLCs, HMIs, and scanners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of GMP and cleaning practices.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and work on manufacturing-line repairs and maintenance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times and traverse the manufacturing facility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive maintenance and calibration using UpKeep CMMS to schedule, document, and track work orders, maintenance histories, and equipment performance metrics.
Implement and manage spare-parts inventory through CMMS and asset-management protocols.
Recommend and support condition-based monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and electrical signature analysis.
Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and vendors on design, cost estimation, and procurement of automation and control systems.
Lead or assist engineering projects from conceptual design through installation, commissioning, and performance verification.
Support product and process development trials through equipment setup, data collection, and optimization.
Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective-action planning for electrical and automation-related failures.
Partner with other maintenance crafts on reliability improvement initiatives and reducing unplanned downtime.
Train and mentor maintenance and operations staff on electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, lockout/tagout, and autonomous maintenance practices.
Oversee and maintain plant-wide PLC and control systems, including upgrades, programming, and integration of automation technologies.
Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical, control, network, HMI, and PLC systems.
Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions involving PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation that affect production or warehouse operations.
Meet EHS requirements, complete safety training, perform SMAT observations, maintain 5S standards, and support waste management and recycling programs.
Participate in incident and near-miss investigations and develop corrective actions.
Maintain maintenance records, shift handovers, and project progress updates.
Complete administrative duties such as purchase requisitions, expense reports, and invoice verification related to maintenance and project work.
Support continuous improvement through small-scale electrical and mechanical projects, MOC activities, and implementation of maintenance technologies.
Travel occasionally, up to 10%, for training, learning, or remote facility support.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and organizational objectives.