What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technologist position at Express Employment Professionals - Danbury?
Our manufacturing floor depends on equipment that runs flawlessly. In this role, you are the force behind maximum uptime and precision. You’ll hunt down root causes, implement lasting fixes, and design preventive routines that stop problems before they start.
Your mission- Diagnose failures by operating CNC machines and auxiliary systems to replicate issues.
- Isolate faults to mechanical or electronic components; disassemble only what’s necessary to repair.
- Use precision measurement to assess wear/misalignment; realign spindles, clutches, and assemblies.
- Verify every fix with functional tests and return-to-service checks.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, read machine schematics, and take accurate AC/DC measurements.
- Create and maintain machine-specific PM lists; perform and document required maintenance.
- Engage outside suppliers for specialized repairs and parts when appropriate.
- Collaborate with engineers, programmers, production teams, machinists, and operators to resolve machining/assembly concerns.
- Assist raw material/saw operations and finishing/parts washing as needed to support throughput.
- Contribute to facility upkeep across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, air compressor, lubrication, hoists, and material handling systems.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Relentless focus on quality, speed, safety, cost, and planning.
- Comfort presenting data, writing reports, and guiding groups through technical topics.
- Strong math foundation: probability/statistics, geometry, trigonometry, and practical calculations.
- Structured problem solver who thrives with limited standardization and mixed instruction types.
- Fluent with PCs and test equipment: digital multi meter, oscilloscope, amp meter, meg meter.
- Associate’s in mechanical/electrical disciplines preferred or equivalent military/technical training; 5 years of hands-on CNC production maintenance; or a comparable mix of experience and education.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, machine drawings, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Machine Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
- Electrical Schematic Reading
- Machine Safety Inspections
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work on ladders.
Salary : $23 - $30