Facilities Conveyor Engineer

Description

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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Conveyor Maintenance Engineer serves as the primary point of contact for all conveyor-related systems within the plant. This includes overseeing maintenance activities, managing breakdown responses, coordinating spare parts inventory, and delivering technical training.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance schedules and spare parts strategies to ensure the reliability and longevity of conveyor systems. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external business partners to maintain high operational dependability across the entire facility.

The Conveyor Maintenance Engineer will take ownership of identifying, planning, and executing all necessary actions to properly maintain conveyor systems throughout the plant, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

What You'll Do:

Supervise daily maintenance operations for all conveyor systems, including overhead, floor-mounted, and power & free conveyors.

Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to ensure optimal system performance and minimize downtime.

Coordinate and assign tasks to maintenance personnel.

Provide hands-on training in safety procedures, troubleshooting methods, and equipment operation.

Lead complex diagnostics and repairs involving mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.

Direct emergency response efforts during conveyor failures or production interruptions.

Develop and execute rapid recovery plans to restore operations efficiently.

Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and plant-specific regulations.

Conduct routine safety inspections and audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and downtime incidents.

Generate reports to support operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor and manage inventory levels of critical spare parts and maintenance tools.

Coordinate procurement efforts to ensure timely availability of required components.

Work closely with production, engineering, and controls teams to align maintenance strategies with operational goals.

Support the integration of automation technologies and system upgrades.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

5+ year of experience working UAW Facility with conveyor systems in a manufacturing facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, systems.

Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead and supervise maintenance teams.

Preventive Maintenance: Experience developing and executing preventive maintenance programs.

Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment and system issues efficiently.

Vendor Coordination: Ability to work with contractors and suppliers for repairs, parts, services and training.

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