Maintenance Technician- Electronics
Position Summary
The Maintenance Reliability Coordinator supports the Maintenance Manager in
developing, implementing, and sustaining an effective maintenance and reliability
program across the facility. This role combines coordination, technical support, and
structured follow-through to improve equipment uptime, reduce downtime, and
strengthen maintenance execution across production, processing, packaging,
warehouse, utility, and facility systems.
The position is responsible for coordinating preventive maintenance activities,
supporting equipment reliability improvement, managing spare parts and maintenance
records, coordinating vendors and contractors, and helping ensure operational
readiness for new equipment, line changes, and new product introductions. The role
also provides hands-on technical support as needed for troubleshooting, repairs, startup
activities, and facility upkeep in partnership with the Maintenance Manager and plant
operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance Program Coordination
Support the Maintenance Manager in building, organizing, and improving the site
maintenance program from the ground up.
Coordinate the development, scheduling, and execution of preventive maintenance
tasks across equipment, utilities, and facility assets.
Maintain maintenance schedules, task frequencies, asset records, service histories,
checklists, and work instructions.
Help establish structured maintenance routines for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly,
and annual activities.
Track open maintenance actions and follow through to completion.
Preventive Maintenance and Reliability
Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities to ensure work is
completed on time, documented correctly, and aligned with equipment criticality.
Support equipment condition monitoring and reliability efforts using appropriate tools
and methods such as inspections, trend review, vibration checks, thermal review, and
other predictive practices where applicable.
Monitor overdue PMs, recurring failures, chronic equipment issues, and repeat
downtime events.
Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for breakdowns and
recurring mechanical or electrical issues.
Help improve asset reliability, extend equipment life, and reduce unplanned downtime.
Hands-On Technical Support
Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical,
pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production equipment and facility support systems
as needed.
Assist with diagnosis and repair of motors, drives, sensors, controls, pumps,
conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, valves, and related components.
Connect directly to PLCs and HMIs using applicable programming and diagnostic
software to review PLC logic, monitor inputs and outputs, trace alarms and interlocks,
troubleshoot equipment faults, and diagnose communication and control-related issues.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, I/O devices,
industrial communication networks, motor controls, and automation-related equipment.
Manage PLC and HMI program backups and perform controlled program changes,
testing, and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Perform or support lubrication, parts replacement, alignment, calibration, inspection,
and other maintenance activities in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
and company procedures.
Support facility upkeep and maintenance tasks tied to building systems and
infrastructure when required. General repairs and facility maintenance activities are
secondary to equipment reliability, automation and controls support, preventive
maintenance, maintenance systems, and critical spare parts management.
Downtime, OEE, and Performance Improvement
Track equipment downtime and maintenance-related losses by line, area, and asset.
Support collection and analysis of maintenance data related to breakdowns, minor
stops, chronic losses, and recurring failures.
Work with Operations and Production leadership to identify trends and opportunities to
improve OEE through better maintenance planning and equipment reliability.
Help develop practical reports, summaries, and action lists that drive follow-up and
accountability.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Spare Parts and Maintenance Inventory
Organize and maintain spare parts inventory for critical equipment and supporting
systems.
Help identify critical spare parts, minimum stock levels, reorder points, and
replacement priorities.
Track parts usage, availability, and open purchasing needs, and coordinate with
Purchasing to support timely replenishment.
Improve parts storage organization, labeling, equipment bills of material, and inventory
accuracy.
Vendor and Contractor Coordination
Coordinate outside vendors, contractors, and service providers performing
maintenance, repair, calibration, installation, and project work.
Request and track quotations, service schedules, scope details, and completion
status.
Ensure service visits are planned, communicated, documented, and followed through
to closure.
Maintain vendor service records, manuals, certificates, and related technical
documentation.
New Equipment, Projects, and Startup Readiness
Support installation, startup, commissioning, and handoff of new equipment and
modified systems.
Help ensure new assets are incorporated into maintenance schedules, spare parts
lists, technical files, and service plans.
Coordinate collection of manuals, recommended spare parts, OEM maintenance
instructions, and training support for new assets.
Support maintenance readiness for new equipment introductions, line changes,
packaging changes, and new product launches.
Assist during trials and first production runs to help ensure equipment is mechanically
ready and required support items are available.
Documentation, Systems, and Compliance
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts records, equipment
histories, and service documentation within applicable maintenance systems, CMMS
tools, spreadsheets, or ERP platforms.
Support improvement of maintenance data quality, task closure discipline, and overall
record accuracy.
Ensure maintenance activities and contractor work are aligned with site safety
requirements, GMP expectations, plant procedures, and applicable regulatory
standards.
Promote clean, organized, and audit-ready maintenance shops, parts areas, and work
zones.
Qualifications
Associate degree in automation, electrical, controls, mechatronics, or a related
technical field required. Bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, maintenance planning,
reliability, technical operations support, or a related manufacturing environment.
Experience coordinating preventive maintenance, troubleshooting production
equipment, managing parts, and working with outside vendors in a manufacturing
environment.
Proven hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, I/O, and industrial
communication networks required.
Experience directly connecting to PLCs and HMIs, reviewing PLC logic,
troubleshooting equipment faults, managing program backups, and making controlled
program changes required.
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC and automation platforms
required.
Experience building or managing a preventive maintenance program, CMMS records,
equipment history, and critical spare parts required.
Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
preferred.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance principles, maintenance planning,
and equipment reliability.
Strong working knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, including
motors, drives, controls, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and utility support
equipment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals, parts breakdowns, and
technical documentation.
Working knowledge of lockout-tagout, machine safety, and general maintenance
safety practices.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support practical improvement actions tied
to downtime and reliability.
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and maintenance tracking systems or
CMMS tools.
Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with plant priorities and the
Maintenance Manager.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to machinery,
forklift traffic, noise, changing temperatures, and production activity.
Ability to walk the facility regularly and perform a combination of floor support and
administrative coordination work.
Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds with or
without assistance as required by the role.
May require schedule flexibility to support equipment installations, startup activities,
urgent repairs, vendor visits, and special projects.
Key Performance Indicators
Preventive maintenance completion rate and overdue PM status.
Maintenance-related downtime and breakdown frequency.
Repeat failure reduction and corrective action follow-through.
Critical spare parts availability and parts inventory accuracy.
On-time vendor coordination and completion of external service work.
Maintenance readiness for new equipment, line changes, and startup activities.
Accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness of maintenance records.
Additional Information
PTO, holidays, health, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) participation. Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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