Job Title

Reliability Tech A, B, C or D

Position Overview

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POSITION PURPOSE: 

To maintain and ensure capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost. 

 

POSITION EXPECTATIONS: 

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on: 

Safe work practices 

High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service” 

Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience 

Grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives 

Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership 

 

 

POSITION DUTIES & TASKS: 

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include mechanical systems including, but not limited to: 

Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes. 

Conveyance systems – product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc. which could include pumps, piping, etc. 

Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic & pneumatic elements 

Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues 

Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership 

Execute and provide feedback on proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include: 

Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, including replacement of components on pre-defined schedules and lubrication 

Predictive Maintenance (PdM) – inspection and measurement of equipment performance applying Infrared Thermography, collection of oil samples for outside analysis, and basic ultrasound measurement with audible evaluation 

Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities, including influence in the development of detailed job plans 

Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives 

Mentor Reliability Techs C & D in development of needed skills, while continuing to strengthen personal skills through assisting Reliability Tech A’s and Leads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems 

 

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS  

Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and  Hoisting & Rigging 

Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning 

Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools 

Math skills to include 

Arithmetic 

Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc. 

Conversion of measurement units 

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches 

Identification and selection of proper tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application  

Selection and development of lubrication schedules, including application methods and systems 

Power transmission system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures 

Plumbing/piping conveyance system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures 

Precision alignment techniques for direct coupled elements, including laser alignment 

Basic fabrication skills including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques and tools 

Intermediate troubleshooting techniques of mechanical systems, understanding electrical interactions 

Common cause failure modes and correction of  in mechanical systems 

 

COMPETENCIES 

Work Standards 

Solve Problems 

Build Customer Satisfaction 

Collaborate 

Depending on experience can fill as a A, B, C or D.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

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