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Equipment Reliability Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Reliability Engineer

Russellville, KY · On-site

$92K - $116K/yr

Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability to reduce downtime, failures, maintenance costs, and operational risk * Develop and implement plant wide Reliability Centered Maintenance ...

New

$120 - $140/hr

This position is responsible for improving equipment reliability, maintainability, asset performance, and operational effectiveness across manufacturing, packaging, utilities, warehouse, and facility ...

$90 - $130/hr

Monitor team performance and equipment reliability using KPIs and CMMS tools, driving best practices and data-driven decision-making. * Fa cilita te root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex ...

Reliability Engineer

Russellville, KY · On-site

$92K - $116K/yr

SCOPE: The Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvements to equipment reliability by providing and coordinating technical support and implementing the reliability ...

Reliability Engineer

Russellville, KY

$92K - $116K/yr

SCOPE: The Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvements to equipment reliability by providing and coordinating technical support and implementing the reliability ...

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvements to equipment reliability by providing and coordinating technical support and implementing the reliability improvement ...

$75 - $95/hr

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvements to equipment reliability by providing and coordinating technical support and implementing the reliability improvement ...

New

Reliability Engineer

Russellville, KY · On-site

$92K - $116K/yr

SCOPE: The Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvements to equipment reliability by providing and coordinating technical support and implementing the reliability ...

$90 - $120/hr

Conduct equipment performance analyses using MTBF, MTTR, downtime tracking, and reliability metrics. * Recommend engineering solutions to eliminate chronic failures, improve equipment design, and ...

$90 - $170/hr

Reviews equipment specifications and standards and develops recommendations for reliability improvements. * Formulates, implements, maintains, and audits Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive ...

New

$85 - $110/hr

Identify and implement improvements in process and equipment reliability by working closely with operations and maintenance personnel. * Maintaining key reliability processes in accordance with the ...

$130 - $190/hr

Demonstrated expertise in rotating equipment reliability* Extensive experience with vibration monitoring technologies* Experience leading enterprise or multi-site improvement initiatives* Strong ...

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What is the difference between Equipment Reliability vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectEquipment ReliabilityMaintenance Technician
Required CredentialsCertifications in reliability engineering, technical trainingTechnical diploma or certification in maintenance or trades
Work EnvironmentFocus on analysis, planning, and improving equipment performanceHands-on repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like manufacturing, energy, and oil & gas for proactive asset management

Equipment Reliability specialists focus on optimizing equipment performance through analysis and strategic planning, while Maintenance Technicians perform hands-on repairs and routine maintenance. Both roles are essential for operational efficiency but differ in their focus and responsibilities.

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LifeMade - Manager, Reliability Automation

jadex

Erlanger, KY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

Leads plant maintenance, equipment reliability, automation, and controls across a 24/7 injection molding operation. Responsible for maximizing machine uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reducing maintenance cost, and advancing the facility from a reactive maintenance model to a proactive and predictive one. Directs maintenance and controls technicians, manages outside vendors and service partners, and drives automation that improves equipment capability, extend asset life, and support the production needs of the facility.

Primary Functions
  • Lead all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize machine uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Develop and implement machine reliability strategies that reduce downtime and extend asset life across the press fleet, automation, and plant auxiliaries.
  • Manage maintenance technicians, controls technicians, and outside contractors through thorough job analysis, proper job assignments, training and development, and effective personnel management.
  • Oversee automation and controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo and robotics, vision systems, and end-of-line automation.
  • Develop, implement, and continually improve the preventive and predictive maintenance program for all equipment, advancing the facility toward a proactive maintenance model.
  • Analyze downtime data and lead root-cause corrective action using a systematic, data-driven approach.
  • Build predictive maintenance capability using condition monitoring, vibration analysis, and thermography.
  • Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital improvement projects.
  • Maintain plant auxiliaries in partnership with outside vendors to improve system capability and reliability, and develop cost-effective plans that extend system life.
  • Evaluate facility equipment needs and make recommendations for improvement in new and existing technology, including equipment purchases, ensuring timely ordering and installation ahead of customer requirements.
  • Develop training and development recommendations for self and direct reports to keep all personnel current with the latest technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, environmental, quality, and ISO requirements, and manage in a proactive, professional manner consistent with all company policies and directives.
  • Proactively support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience with Injection Molding.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC control and programming, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, and industrial networking.
  • Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Proven success reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
Preferred Experience
  • Injection molding, packaging, food processing, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
  • Multi-platform press fleets (Netstal, Arburg, Sumitomo) and integrated automation.
  • CMMS systems
  • Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or reliability certifications such as CMRP or CRL.
 Physical Requirements

  The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to       successfully  perform the essential functions of this job.

    • Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs
    • Must be able to push/pull up to 40lbs
    • Must be able to stand and carry consistently.
    • Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety toed shoes
    • Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools
    • Must have adequate abilities to hear, see and speak.
    • Moderate exposure to cold, heat, & noise