Lead Reliability Technician

About the Role

Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring a Lead Reliability Technician who will work under the site Reliability Engineer. The role provides local reliability engineering support, assists in managing the site Reliability Program, and oversees the PM Quality Audit Program for high‑criticality assets. It also includes prioritizing PM follow‑ups based on risk, managing the downtime window (DTW) planning process, and supervising the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) team to ensure program health meets network expectations. The Lead Reliability Technician ensures work is performed efficiently with minimal disruption, develops PdM technicians, and handles day‑to‑day reliability functions. Responsibilities include supporting the site RE on OEE, Jam Slayer, process flow, and precision‑maintenance initiatives, as well as providing training on precision maintenance. The role also audits predictive‑maintenance programs, reviews PdM data to create action plans, tracks cost‑savings, and leads innovation initiatives. Additional duties involve acting as the onsite SME for sortation equipment, troubleshooting high‑impact SEV events, conducting root‑cause analyses, and implementing permanent corrective actions. The technician provides training and supervision to expand operations staff capabilities, collaborates with maintenance leadership on critical repair job plans, and works with planners to optimize PMs and DTW strategy. They also foster a safety‑first culture and assist sites in improving equipment and process safety. • Oversee PM Quality Audit for high‑criticality assets and prioritize follow‑ups based on risk. • Manage downtime window (DTW) planning and execution across the site. • Lead the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) team and ensure program health meets network expectations. • Develop and mentor PdM technicians while handling day‑to‑day reliability functions. • Support site RE on OEE, Jam Slayer, process flow improvements, and precision‑maintenance practices. • Audit predictive‑maintenance programs and implement corrective actions. • Review PdM data, create action plans, and track cost‑savings from proactive issue resolution. • Act as SME for sortation equipment and serve as lead mechanical troubleshooter during high‑impact SEV events. • Conduct root‑cause analyses, develop permanent corrective actions, and provide training to operations staff. • Collaborate with maintenance leadership to develop training and job plans for critical repairs. • Foster a safety‑first culture and aid sites in improving equipment and process safety.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸pm audit
• ▸downtime planning
• ▸predictive maintenance
• ▸root cause
• ▸equipment sme
• ▸safety culture

What You Bring

Basic qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or two + years of mechanical/reliability engineering experience, 0‑1 year of lead or supervisory experience, and knowledge of systems engineering and predictive‑maintenance technology. Preferred qualifications add a technical degree (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), completion of a technical training program, strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, excellent oral and written communication, self‑motivation, basic Microsoft Outlook skills, and relevant certifications such as CRL, Ultrasound Level 1, Vibration Analysis Level 1‑2, and SolidWorks experience. • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or 2 + years mechanical/reliability experience; 0‑1 year lead/supervisory experience; knowledge of systems engineering and predictive‑maintenance technology. • Preferred qualifications: technical degree (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), mechanical/electrical aptitude, strong communication skills, certifications (CRL, Ultrasound Level 1, Vibration Analysis Level 1‑2), SolidWorks experience.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸mechanical
• ▸lead
• ▸systems eng
• ▸solidworks
• ▸crl

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement plans, and life and disability insurance, along with paid and unpaid time off. Compensation for this role ranges from $42.03 to $49.45 per hour, with pay determined by factors such as location, experience, and collective bargaining agreements. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides ADA accommodations through a dedicated hotline and email. • Offer comprehensive benefits (health, vision, dental, FSAs, HSAs, retirement, life/disability insurance) and competitive pay $42.03‑$49.45 hourly. • Equal‑Opportunity employer; ADA accommodations available via 1‑888‑365‑5406 or [email protected].

Work Environment

Onsite