What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician position at Formrite?
Is this you?
Do you thrive on restoring a machine to peak performance? Can you chase down an alarm, isolate the fault, and make a precise fix—mechanical or electrical—without missing a beat? Are you the person who ensures equipment moves, installs, and alignments go right the first time?
Core responsibilities- Keep production assets running by diagnosing issues and repairing equipment to sustain maximum uptime.
- Analyze operational problems and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Overhaul difficult components and attachments through teardown, inspection, machining, or replacement with purchased parts.
- Address alarms and equipment breakdowns promptly and effectively.
- Fabricate custom parts and tools as the repair requires.
- Install and relocate machinery, including dismantling, erection, leveling, fitting, and precise alignment.
- Support building, facility, and grounds maintenance as needed.
- Collaborate to clarify project scope and requirements to drive completion.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production machines and HVAC equipment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, files, and documentation.
- Initiate requests for parts and consumables to prevent downtime.
- Uphold housekeeping standards and adhere to all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Electrical troubleshooting capability
- Experience with machine safety inspections
- Fanuc Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Salary : $25 - $39