Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionIndustrial Equipment Reliability Technician

Based at our Woodridge, IL 60517 facility, you’ll be the go-to problem solver who keeps high-speed manufacturing lines running smoothly. Picture your day starting on a steady Monday–Friday daytime schedule, with occasional weekend support when production needs it. From diagnosing a finicky VFD to fine-tuning a blow molding line for a faster changeover, you’ll blend electrical savvy with mechanical know-how to maximize uptime.

What you’ll tackle

• Keep core assets in top shape: blow molding machines, conveyor systems, palletizers, industrial robots, high-speed fillers and packaging systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on industrial equipment and automation systems.
• Pinpoint issues on high-speed filling and packaging equipment and return them to service quickly.
• Support production as needed, including operating machinery, covering breaks/lunches, and leading or assisting with line changeovers.
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment: fillers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and water purification/filtration systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in the speed and accuracy of product changeovers and in preventive maintenance execution.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Follow all company policies and work rules, including housekeeping, GMP, PPE requirements, SAP PM usage, and quality systems.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of line improvements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Tools and systems you’ll work with

• Industrial automation equipment and controls
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• PLC troubleshooting environments

What you bring

• Hands-on experience with blow molding machines, conveyors, industrial robots, palletizers, and VFDs.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to diagnose issues on industrial automation equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting techniques.

If you enjoy being the person who finds the root cause, gets the line back up, and makes the next changeover faster than the last, this role is for you.