Facilities Reliability Technician

Apex Geotech Drilling
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Join us to keep operations running reliably

    Uptime is our promise to customers. As a Facilities Reliability Technician, you’ll be the front line ensuring equipment and building systems are safe, efficient, and ready when needed. You’ll blend hands-on mechanical and electrical skill with disciplined maintenance practices to drive reliability and continuous improvement.

    How you’ll make an impact

    • Own preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for production machinery and facility systems, aligned to schedule and priority.
    • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults to shorten MTTR and stabilize performance.
    • Perform regular condition checks to preempt failures; communicate risks and recommendations to the Maintenance Manager.
    • Close out work orders with complete CMMS documentation of work performed, parts used, and labor time.
    • Support equipment installations, startups, and commissioning—mechanical assembly, alignment, basic wiring, and verification testing.
    • Apply OEM documentation, schematics, and diagrams to plan and execute accurate repairs.
    • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, meters, and shop tools safely and in compliance with policy.
    • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas with proper tool and parts storage.
    • Recommend CI opportunities to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize PM strategies.
    • Coordinate with Production and Operations to schedule work for minimal disruption.
    • Follow LOTO, PPE, and safe work practices; champion a strong safety culture.
    • Provide on-call and overtime support for 24/7 coverage and urgent repairs as needed.

    What you’ll bring

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical, or electrical fields preferred.
    • 2+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, facilities, or similar maintenance environments preferred.
    • Mechanical systems knowledge: bearings, belts, chains, gears, pumps.
    • Electrical fundamentals: motors, sensors, breakers, relays; commitment to electrical safety.
    • Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and work instructions.
    • Strong root-cause troubleshooting; adept with hand/power tools, measuring devices, and test equipment.
    • CMMS familiarity or willingness to learn; strong organization and time management.
    • Clear communication; able to work independently and as part of a team.

    Preferred credentials

    • Certifications in maintenance disciplines (industrial maintenance, HVAC, electrical, welding) are a plus.
    • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required depending on site.

    Physical & environmental demands

    • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
    • Lift/move up to 50 lbs routinely; heavier items with assistance or lifting devices.
    • Work at heights and in confined spaces when tasks require.
    • Manual dexterity and visual acuity for precise work and equipment inspection.
    • Manufacturing/industrial and shop environments with moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, and temperature variation.
    • Required PPE: safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety footwear.
    • Occasional evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays per operational demand.

    Core capabilities

    • Safety Focus
    • Technical Expertise
    • Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
    • Accountability & Follow-Through
    • Communication & Teamwork
    • Adaptability and Continuous Improvement Mindset

    Tools & support

    • Bring your basic mechanic tools.
    • We provide specialty tools when needed.

    Technical proficiencies we value

    • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
    • Electrical Troubleshooting
    • Maintenance and Repair Skills
    • Industrial Electrical Experience
    • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
    • Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Equipment Installation & Wiring
    • Equipment Repair & Maintenance
    • Equipment Installation

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilkes-Barre, PA

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Maintenance - HVACunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
    • Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • Pumpsunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • System Start-Upunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test & Measurement Equipmentunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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