Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

Overview

AJM Packaging Corporation, Joplin, MO, is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to drive equipment reliability and uptime by leading preventative and predictive maintenance programs, analyzing failure and performance data, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors, and continuously improving maintenance effectiveness, safety, and cost efficiency.

• Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams to integrate Reliability & Maintainability principles during planning, commissioning, and scheduling of proactive maintenance activities.
• Lead 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.

• 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.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reliability principles, predictive maintenance technologies, and CMMS systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and failure investigation techniques.
• Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC), sensors, motors, gear boxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation is preferred.
• 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.

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), sets us apart. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Health Savings Account
• Child &…