Reliability Technician (Temp. Assignment)

Cambrex; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex - Charles City is seeking a Reliability Technician for a temporary full-time role. You will support site reliability initiatives, collect data on critical equipment, and perform routine maintenance tasks including oil sampling, lubrication, leak surveys, and vibration monitoring.

Responsibilities include preparing SAP work orders, contributing to failure analyses and FMEAs, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while coordinating with the Reliability Engineer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; certifications preferred or willing to obtain.
• Strong mechanical and electrical systems aptitude expected.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and SAP-related tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute site reliability initiatives at Charles City.
• Collect oil samples and perform oil changes per test plan.
• Perform routine greasing, leak surveys, vibration data collection, and thermography of MCC panels.
• Create notifications and work orders in SAP; support failure analyses and FMEAs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems knowledge

MS Windows

Education

High school diploma

Machinery Lubrication Technician 1

Ultrasonic Level 1

Vibration Level 1

Thermography Level 1

Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma

CMRP

Job description

Cambrex

Reliability Technician (Temp. Assignment)

US-IA-Charles City

Job ID: 2026-4956

Type: Temporary Full-Time

Category: Maintenance

Cambrex - Charles City

Overview

The Reliability Technician will be responsible for executing the site reliability initiatives at Charles City.

Responsibilities

• Collect oil samples per oil sample test plan. Perform oil changes based on results.
• Perform routine ultrasonic greasing and collection of data for all critical equipment.
• Conduct routine air and nitrogen leak surveys, and oversee all necessary repairs.
• Perform routine collection of vibration data for all identified equipment.
• Conduct yearly digital thermography of all MCC panels.
• Work with Reliability Engineer to collect data in support of conducting failure analyses.
• Participate in criticality assessments and FMEAs as required.
• Collect data in support of the Mechanical Integrity program, and facilitate required repairs.
• Create Notifications and Work Orders in SAP.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong aptitude in the area of mechanical and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft computer applications within a Windows based environment
• High attention to detail

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Either has, or is willing to obtain, the following certifications:
• Machinery Lubrication Technician 1
• Ultrasonic Level 1
• Basic Vibration Level 1
• Thermography Level 1
• Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma
• CMRP

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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