Plant Equipment Reliability Technician

Plant Equipment Reliability Technician

Department: Maintenance 5000

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt

Why this role matters

Keep our building, utilities, and production assets running at peak performance. Partner across departments and vendors to solve problems fast and prevent them from recurring.

What you'll do

• Diagnose root causes and repair production machinery and facility systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, mechanical, electrical).
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment and forklifts.
• Clean, lubricate, grease, and oil machinery and tools to maintain optimal condition.
• Support teammates in troubleshooting using schematics, manuals, and sound judgment.
• Complete minor electrical tasks (bulbs, fuses) and assist with basic carpentry and repairs; if licensed, perform routine repairs on electrically powered equipment per supervisor/senior technician guidance.
• Service and replace minor plumbing fixtures.
• Apply coatings (paint/varnish/stain) to protect and extend equipment life.
• Set up, remove, and store production molds per documented procedures.
• Maintain fill guns and ejectors: bench test, clean, rebuild, and inspect.
• Perform water treatment checks: collect, test, and document water hardness, pH, and other parameters at multiple process points.
• Follow job specifications and task lists; complete required paperwork accurately.
• Champion safety: lockout/tagout, required PPE, and good housekeeping.

How you'll work

• Operate as a self-starter who manages time well and can work independently.
• Conduct parts and supplies inventory; collaborate with suppliers and internal departments.
• Support Altor Solutions’ standards for safety and conduct.
• Flex to assigned shifts, overtime, and occasional after-hours meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree or technical certificate preferred.
• 3+ years of related maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated trade proficiency and independent capability for standard repairs and maintenance.

Additional experience

• MRP/ERP work order process familiarity.
• Experience with low-pressure boilers, air compressors, air dryers, and vacuum pumps.
• Forklift maintenance experience.
• Proficiency reading schematics to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.

Tools & materials

All required tools are provided by the plant; personal tools may be used if reviewed and approved by plant management.

Physical demands

• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds frequently.
• Close vision capability.
• Regular: sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; talking or hearing.
• Frequent: standing and walking; reaching with hands and arms; stooping/crouching; bending or twisting.
• Occasional: pushing/pulling/moving materials; working in awkward positions (e.g., beneath equipment, around operating machinery).

Work environment

The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually high with ear protection required as posted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Compliance and accessibility

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.