What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Reliability Technician -- Industrial Equipment & Controls position at Engtal?
Keep production reliable. Elevate equipment performance.
Our Hammond, Indiana manufacturing team is looking for a Plant Reliability Technician who takes pride in maximizing uptime and safety. In this third‑shift role, you’ll blend mechanical aptitude with electrical/controls know‑how to ensure assets perform every night. Training begins on first shift, and we provide the tools and a stable path for long-term growth.
Your mission- Increase equipment reliability through rapid troubleshooting and robust PM/PdM
- Resolve mechanical issues across conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Tackle electrical challenges up to 480V, including motors, starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs
- Diagnose Allen‑Bradley PLC faults and support corrective actions
- Use multimeters and test equipment to validate hypotheses and repairs
- Execute Lockout/Tagout flawlessly and champion plant safety
- Document work with accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with production while operating independently overnight
- 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
- Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and repair strength
- Experience with 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
- Allen‑Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience
- Exposure to conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics
- Competence with hand/shop tools and electrical test instruments
- LOTO proficiency
- Ability to work independently on an off‑shift (third shift)
- Welding and fabrication
- Forklift experience
- Scissor lift experience
- Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing
Work occurs in an industrial manufacturing environment where PPE is required, including:
- Respirator
- Steel-toed boots
- Hearing protection
- Additional PPE as needed
You may work around lead-containing materials; adherence to safety and environmental protocols is essential.
Schedule & growth- Third-shift role with onboarding/training on first shift
- Typical overtime: 0–5 hours per week
- Company-provided tools
- Stable workplace with long-term growth opportunities
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- High Voltage Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Welding Setups for Production
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Schematic Reading
- Equipment Installation & Wiring
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Conveyor Systems
- Servo Motors
Salary : $29 - $35