Reliability & Predictive Maintenance Specialist 2nd Shift

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; East Liberty (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401K with company match

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Job summary

Honda in Ohio is seeking a qualified engineer/technician to support the PdM, RCA and ACM programs, driving asset uptime improvements through predictive maintenance and root-cause analysis.

Minimum qualifications include a BS or 2-year technical degree with 2+ years of manufacturing equipment experience, strong problem-solving, ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings, and safety focus. This second-shift role may flex to other shifts and requires travel up to four times per year.

Qualifications

• BS or 2-year technical degree with experience in or equivalent engineering/maintenance
• 2+ years operating and recovering manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings; strong problem solving
• Document thoughts and requirements clearly; work well in a team

Responsibilities

• Execute defined Predictive Maintenance (PDM) strategies and activities
• Implement new PdM technical strategies and activities
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CM development, and troubleshooting support
• Analyze CMMS PMs/CMs/BDMs to improve effectiveness and reduce breakdowns
• Identify Equipment Improvement Projects & Scope/Plan/Execute
• Collaborate regionally on PdM technology and best practices
• Develop capability through training and mentorship

Skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree / 2-year technical degree (Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical)

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Support success of the VQD Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Asset Condition Management (ACM) program by pursuing asset uptime improvements through the use of predictive maintenance technologies and the elimination of equipment failure causes through the improvement of Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) rates. Grow awareness of proper machine operation and early warning of developing problems to prevent production interruptions. Promote the value of predictive technologies within the company. Support new asset deployment and PdM technology implementation. Own the VQD RCA process for B/C Shifts and become the shop Subject Matter Expert for RCA and Countermeasure creation tracking. Evaluate site CMMS system (Maximo) PMs for applicability & effectiveness, then update/improve tasks to prevent failures and critical equipment performance misses.

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of defined Predictive Maintenance (PDM) strategies and activities
• Implementation of new PdM technical strategies and activities
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CM development, and Troubleshooting support
• Analysis of CMMS PMs/CMs/BDMs to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and reduce breakdown potential
• Identify VQD Equipment Characteristic Improvement Projects & Scope/Plan/Execute
• Regional Predictive Maintenance (PDM) collaboration and benchmarking for PdM technology and best practices
• Develop capability of self through formal and internal training

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or 2 yr technical degree (Robotics, Equipment, Electrical, Mechanical) with experience or equivalent engineering / maintenance experience

Minimum Experience

• 2+ years operation and recovery of manufacturing equipment based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Advanced problem-solving skills: ability to analyse problems to determine root cause and implement countermeasures
• Clearly and concisely document thoughts, ideas, requirements, and problems
• Interpersonal and systems/technical leadership
• Respond effectively to unusual demands and special projects
• Support business planning and project leadership
• Ability read and comprehend electrical and mechanical drawings
• Monitor and ensure safety compliance
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Ability & Desire to work B and occasionally flex to C Shift.

Working Conditions

• Second Shift position only with possibility to flex to a hybrid Second/Third shift based on needs
• General Office areas & production areas
• Potential Exposure to chemicals, solvents, Hyd. Oil, Confined Space.
• Travel – up to four times per year/one week per event and some daily travel to other plants
• 510 hours of Over Time Weekly
• Weekend/Shutdown work may be required

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.