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Maintenance Reliability Technician

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Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
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Description

Supports the Maintenance Manager in executing and improving maintenance/reliability programs to maximize uptime and reduce downtime across production, packaging, warehouse, utilities, and facility systems. Responsibilities include PM coordination, troubleshooting, inventory, vendor management, and startup support.

Responsibilities:

  • Support development and execution of maintenance program and PM schedules
  • Coordinate preventive/predictive maintenance; maintain asset records, histories, and work instructions
  • Track and close maintenance actions; establish routine PM cadence
  • Monitor overdue PMs, downtime trends, and recurring failures; support RCA and corrective actions
  • Improve reliability, extend asset life, reduce unplanned downtime
  • Troubleshoot/repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Service motors, drives, pumps, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, valves, controls
  • Support PLC/automation troubleshooting (sensors, I/O, controls)
  • Perform lubrication, alignment, calibration, inspection, and repairs
  • Track/analyze downtime and maintenance losses; support OEE improvements
  • Maintain reports and action plans with Operations
  • Manage spare parts inventory (critical parts, stock levels, usage, reordering)
  • Coordinate vendors/contractors (quotes, scheduling, documentation, completion)
  • Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new/modified equipment
  • Integrate new assets into PM programs, parts lists, and documentation
  • Maintain accurate CMMS/ERP records (work orders, parts, service history)
  • Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory standards

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED required; technical training preferred
  • 5 years industrial maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing support
  • Experience with PMs, troubleshooting equipment, spare parts, vendor coordination
  • Startup/commissioning and regulated environment experience preferred

Skills:

  • Strong maintenance/reliability knowledge and planning experience
  • Mechanical/electrical systems (motors, drives, controls, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics)
  • Ability to read schematics and technical documentation
  • Data analysis, problem-solving, and trend identification
  • CMMS/ERP and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong organization, follow-through, ability to work independently

Requirements

Experience supporting industrial maintenance and equipment reliability programs within a manufacturing, processing, or packaging environment.

Working knowledge of preventive maintenance planning, asset documentation, spare parts control, and maintenance record management.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Familiarity with field-level controls and automation components, including sensors, motor controls, and basic I/O troubleshooting.

Skill in analyzing downtime trends, recurring failures, and equipment performance data to support reliability improvements.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple maintenance priorities and follow tasks through completion.

Ability to collaborate effectively with operations teams, maintenance leadership, contractors, and technical support resources.

Exposure to tools or platforms such as Ansible, Apache ANT , Terraform, Amazon EC2, or Kubernetes is a plus.

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