AJM Packaging Corporation · 2 days ago
Maintenance and Reliability Engineer
Joplin, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAJM Packaging Corporation is one of America’s leading manufacturers of sustainably sourced and produced paper products. They are seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to drive equipment reliability and uptime by leading maintenance programs, analyzing performance data, and continuously improving maintenance effectiveness and safety.
ManufacturingPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams to integrate Reliability & Maintainability principles during planning, commissioning, and scheduling of proactive maintenance activities
Lead in the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program typically using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance
Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) on equipment failures to recommend and implement corrective actions
Implement and apply condition-based monitoring techniques—including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing—to critical production assets for predictive maintenance (PdM)
Devises plans and programs for routine preventative maintenance and scheduled turnaround events at a production facility. Accurately defines and estimates required work requests and maintains a consistent tracking system for work orders
Develops inspection and survey procedures to ensure an effective preventative maintenance system is followed
Works closely with technicians, engineers, operations, and managers to establish a schedule of proactive maintenance activities during appropriate downtime. Utilizes planning and scheduling methods to ensure the most effective and least disruptive maintenance possible
Analyze equipment performance, PM data, and reliability metrics including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time to Repair (MTR), and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Train and hold plant maintenance technicians accountable to PM protocols in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and organizational safety standards
Mentor and train maintenance personnel on updated procedures and protocols where appropriate
Own, optimize and manage spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available to meet reliability goals and following a robust documentation, storage, retrieval and replenishment system
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for equipment, procurement and maintenance support
Support capital projects by providing reliability input during design and commissioning phases
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance procedures, reliability reports & equipment history
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and reduce maintenance costs
Lead/supervise maintenance staff as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
3-7 years in maintenance, reliability, or asset management within manufacturing, industrial, or process environments
Must be 18 years of age or older
Strong knowledge of reliability principles, predictive maintenance technologies, and CMMS systems
Proficiency in data analysis and failure investigation techniques
Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and time management—with the ability to apply these effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Familiarity with safety regulations and industry standards
Preferred
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred
Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC), sensors, motors, gear boxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation is preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance (BCBS)
Dental Insurance
Optical Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Cafeteria Benefits Plan
Flexible Spending Agreement
Health Savings Account
Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
Paid Vacations
Paid Holiday
Paid Sick & Personal Time
Professional Development Program (AJM University)
Company
AJM Packaging Corporation
The story of AJM Packaging began in Detroit in 1918. Abram, Jack, and Morris’ family owned a neighborhood grocery store beneath their small apartment.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
AJM Packaging Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
T
Terry Jackson
CFO
R
Robert Epstein
Owner
Recent News
Million Click
2022-07-06
Million Click
2022-07-06
Company data provided by crunchbase