Predictive Downtime Maintenance Technician

Toyo Tires; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyo Tires is seeking a reliability technician in Georgia, where the role involves analyzing equipment to detect potential failures and minimize downtime. Responsibilities include utilizing various technologies for data collection, submitting work orders, and supporting Plant Operations to enhance equipment reliability through effective maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate should be proactive about safety and open to ongoing training to stay current with predictive maintenance technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with reliability equipment to analyze machine failure.
• Proficient in ultrasonic technology and data analysis for predicting failures.
• Ability to submit work orders and collaborate with maintenance planners.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and detect machine failure to minimize downtime.
• Utilize various technologies for daily data gathering.
• Support Plant Operations to reduce unplanned downtime.

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilize reliability equipment to analyze and detect potential machine failure to minimize downtime effectively.
• Review and analyze data gathered to predict pending failure.
• Utilize infrared, vibration, and ultrasonic technology for gathering data on a daily basis.
• Submit work orders in MP2 and work with maintenance planners to schedule repairs during planned downtime for maintenance to fix issues found through analysis or during data collection.
• Use reliability devices to detect air, steam, and nitrogen leaks.
• Change filters, oil and grease.
• Monitor equipment with noticeable issues and recommend shutdown equipment for immediate repairs, if necessary, to avoid catastrophic failure.
• Collect oil samples for lab test analysis.
• Provide support to Plant Operations and Maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime due to machine failure.
• Attend reliability and maintenance meetings as required.
• Initiate plans that will improve and extend the life of manufacturing equipment.
• Applicant must be open to job-related training in order to stay current in predictive maintenance technology and to improve the effectiveness of the reliability program.
• Observe and comply with all safety procedures.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacement, and repair as necessary.
• Identify conditions that may require immediate attention.
• Perform daily functions in a safe way that promotes protection of yourself and others. This may include but is not limited to wearing hearing protection, wearing safety boots, ergonomic movement, and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.
• Perform all assigned reliability responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively through both written and verbal correspondence.

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