Maintenance Reliability Tech

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

To assist in managing the site reliability program while performing additional maintenance duties as assigned.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain system reliability through the use and application of test and analysis equipment to include but not limited to:
  • Thermographic imaging
  • Vibration analysis
  • Ultrasonic detection
  • Precision alignment
  • Lubrication management
  • Balancing
• Manage condition-based monitoring systems including but not limited to Vibration, Ultrasonic, and Infrared imaging by means of:
  • Building and performing inspection routes
  • Adjusting route frequencies
  • Utilizing the EAM work order system
  • Analyzing data
  • Populating databases
  • Trend analysis
  • Making recommendations to address predictive needs identified before failures occur.
• Responsible for the condition & maintenance of condition monitoring equipment including but not limited to software and firmware updates, back-ups, and yearly calibrations.
• Responsible for managing and creating equipment condition health reports.
• Can work with project people when preventative or predictive activities are part of an ongoing reliability solution.
• Manage and oversee key elements of the Mobile Oil Analysis Program, including drawing samples, interpreting analysis reports, and developing follow-up work orders in EAM for corrective actions.
• Assist in inventory management, inventory, and critical spare parts.
• Provide guidance and training to others, may lead special projects and monitor the performance of personnel working on assigned systems and components.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary and as assigned by supervision.

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Computer literate, able to use programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Internet Explorer, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment, prepare reports and make presentations.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, ability to lead small teams and / or present analysis findings.
• Ability to learn new software.
• Able and qualified to operate forklifts, and ariel lifts.
• Ability to read and understand safety & environmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate clear, effective radio communication to coordinate with team members

 

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years vocational / technical training or higher preferred but not required
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

 

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to varying hot and cold temperatures.
• Work conditions may include dust, dirt, and proximity to moving machinery.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Ability to see and hear approaching or moving equipment to ensure safe operation.

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.