What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Reliability Engineer position at Tandem Foods?
Job Details
Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh, PA
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Description
We are seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to drive operational efficiency and equipment reliability in our Omega facility. This role is responsible for minimizing downtime, optimizing preventive maintenance programs, and leading equipment improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong technical background and a proactive approach to maintenance and reliability. 12-Hour Day Shift - 730am-7pm
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Equipment Reliability: Conduct daily walk-throughs to assess equipment conditions, identify potential failures, and develop action plans to prevent downtime.
- Optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM): Analyze PM effectiveness, adjust frequencies, and enhance work instructions to improve overall equipment performance.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize CMMS, Red Zone, and production reports to track downtime trends, measure equipment effectiveness, and drive process improvements.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA): Investigate equipment failures, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions to enhance reliability.
- Enhance Maintenance Procedures: Develop SOPs, refine PM strategies, and establish standard rebuild procedures to ensure long-term equipment health.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, maintenance, and planning teams to align priorities, schedule repairs, and improve asset performance.
- Team Leadership: Supervise a team of 3-6 Maintenance Technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance accountability.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement upgrades, new technologies, and best practices to reduce maintenance costs and improve uptime.
Qualifications
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in maintenance reliability, preventive maintenance, and equipment optimization.
- Proficiency in CMMS systems, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and maintenance analytics tools.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation, and industrial equipment, including gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
- Basic electrical knowledge, including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and safety circuits.
- Experience with 5S, RCA, and FMEA methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to analyze failure trends, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in tight spaces as needed.
- Willing to work weekends, off-shift hours, and holidays when necessary. And a 12-Hour Day Shift - 730am-7pm
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
- Experience using an electrical multimeter for troubleshooting.
- Prior experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven maintenance professional to make a direct impact on reliability, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
