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Job#: 3044926
Job Description:
Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Maintenance Engineer for our client based out of Hagerstown, MD.
This assignment is anticipated to be a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment.
This will also have a first-shift Monday-Friday schedule. This role supports a multi-shift manufacturing operation, and occasional support outside of normal business hours may be required.
Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Support the deployment and sustainment of professional maintenance principles, methodologies, and best practices throughout the organization.
• Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance trends, and downtime events to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Evaluate equipment and machine components to improve lifecycle performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Create, validate, and optimize standard maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain, update, and control technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Support machine life extension efforts through engineering analysis and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate activities across maintenance, operations, engineering, and other functional groups to improve equipment performance.
• Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Promote lean manufacturing, loss reduction, waste elimination, and continuous improvement practices.
• Support implementation of maintenance tools, systems, and processes that improve operational efficiency.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supporting engineering projects involving mechanical, electrical, industrial, controls, or manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability methodologies, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and using data to drive reliability improvements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, prints, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
• Minimum of 8 years of combined post-secondary education and manufacturing experience in lieu of the degree requirement.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, World Class Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with reliability engineering, equipment lifecycle management, and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.

Why Work for Apex Systems:

• We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates
• Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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