Reliability Technician III at PPC FLEX

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced Troubleshooting, Predictive Maintenance, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Vibration Analysis, Thermal Imaging, CMMS, Welding, Safety Compliance, Leadership, Mentoring, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Condition Monitoring

Industry

Packaging & Containers

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Highly skilled industrial maintenance and reliability technician responsible for advanced troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and systems. This role serves as a technical expert and mentor to lower-level technicians and plays a key role in improving equipment uptime, reliability, and safety. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision and direction of the Plant & Maintenance Manager, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily: * Lead and support the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs for assigned equipment. * Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs. * Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. * Create, update, and enforce maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reliability best practices. * Mentor and train Reliability Technician I and II employees. * Perform complex installations, rebuilds, and upgrades of industrial machinery and systems. * Conduct vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and other condition-monitoring techniques as required. * Coordinate with Engineering and Production teams on equipment modifications and reliability improvements. * Inspect, test, and validate machinery performance following repairs or modifications. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). * Work with the maintenance department to order or fabricate machine parts, jigs & fixtures, blades, and tools needed to maintain assigned equipment. * Operate welding and cutting equipment to fabricate or repair components as required. * Support plant safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. * Attend maintenance, safety, and facility meetings as required. QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: * Certification from a technical school or equivalent advanced training in industrial maintenance or reliability engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Minimum of 5+ years of industrial maintenance or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment. * Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience required. * Experience with PLC troubleshooting and control systems preferred. * Prior forklift certification with the ability to re-certify to PPC standards required. * Proficient computer skills, including CMMS systems and Microsoft Office. REQUIRED SKILLS: The skills, attributes, and environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General: Must be able to prioritize work independently and manage multiple complex tasks. Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and accountability. Ability to partner with internal teams and external vendors to meet operational and reliability goals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve complex mechanical and electrical problems using logical and analytical thinking. Capable of interpreting technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and control diagrams. Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently arrives at work on time and ensures responsibilities are communicated when absent. Safety and Security: Demonstrates strong safety leadership. Identifies hazards, implements corrective actions, and ensures equipment and work practices meet safety requirements. Quality: Demonstrates a commitment to workmanship, continuous improvement, and equipment performance optimization. Adaptability: Able to respond to changing priorities, emergency repairs, and production demands while maintaining quality and safety standards. Problem Solving: Uses data, observation, and experience to identify root causes and develop long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes. Plant Location: Climate controlled facility in Buffalo Grove, IL

Responsibilities

The Reliability Technician III is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and systems. This role also involves mentoring lower-level technicians and improving equipment uptime and safety.