Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I

Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I
Location: Hickory, NC
Pay Rate: $31.45 per hour
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift
Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Training Schedule:
Start on day shift until required training and job performance milestones are completed before transitioning to nights. Timeframe will vary based on experience and performance.

Summary Description

Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I is responsible for improving plant equipment reliability by maintaining equipment in like-new condition and minimizing downtime. This role uses advanced maintenance knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, improve, and precision-install plant equipment while supporting maintenance excellence initiatives.

This role also provides support for the Toppan Performance System (SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance tasks required to keep plant equipment operating in like-new condition

• Troubleshoot equipment and systems to quickly identify root causes of failures

• Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical, and robotic equipment

• Improve equipment reliability through preventive and corrective maintenance

• Precision install equipment using OEM specifications

• Maintain strong lubrication practices and ensure proper lubrication is applied to machinery

• Support TPM, SPS, and Maintenance Excellence initiatives

• Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvement

• Read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and diagrams

• Work independently to support uptime and production reliability

We’d Love to Hear From You If:

• You have a high school diploma and formal technical training

• You have 5+ years of recent manufacturing maintenance experience

• You have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

• You have PLC / automation training in programming and troubleshooting (preferred)

• You have experience operating conventional machining equipment including lathe, mill, and drill press

• You understand craft tools and proper applications

• You have experience working on modern high-speed production equipment

• You can work unsupervised and manage priorities independently

• You have experience with technical documentation

• You can read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics

• You have strong troubleshooting ability

• You communicate well across teams

• You have manufacturing safety training and can help reinforce safe practices

Technical Strengths Needed

• Mechanical systems

• Pneumatic systems

• Hydraulic systems

• Electrical systems

• Robotic systems

• Piping systems

• Reliability improvement methods

• Precision installation methods

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources

• Paid time off and holidays

• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.