Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Technician- West Virginia

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Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Technician Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC | Apple Grove, WV Full-Time | Paid Training | Career Opportunity Mechanically Inclined? We Can Teach You the Technology. Are you the person who hears a strange noise from a machine and immediately wants to figure out what's causing it? Do you enjoy working with your hands, troubleshooting mechanical problems, and learning how equipment works? Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC (RES) is hiring an Industrial Maintenance & Reliability Technician to join our team supporting industrial operations in Apple Grove, West Virginia . You do not need previous vibration analysis or predictive maintenance experience to be considered. We're looking for someone with mechanical aptitude, curiosity, a strong work ethic, and the desire to learn a specialized technical trade. If you bring those qualities, we'll help teach you the technology and skills used to identify machinery problems before they turn into equipment failures and costly downtime. What You'll Be Doing You'll work hands-on with industrial rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, bearings, gearboxes, drives, and other critical machinery . Your work will include: Collecting vibration and machinery condition data Inspecting operating equipment for developing mechanical problems Learning to analyze vibration data and identify machinery faults Using specialized diagnostic instruments and software Performing or assisting with infrared thermography inspections Performing ultrasonic inspections Supporting lubrication and equipment condition-monitoring programs Performing laser shaft alignments Assisting with precision field balancing Working with continuous and wireless vibration-monitoring systems Troubleshooting machinery problems such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing defects and other mechanical conditions Documenting inspection results and equipment conditions Communicating findings with RES team members and customer personnel As your skills develop, you'll take on greater responsibility for independently evaluating machinery, diagnosing problems and helping customers prevent equipment failures. Don't Have Reliability Experience? That's Okay. Some of our best candidates may not even know this career field exists yet. Your background could be in: Industrial Maintenance • Manufacturing • Mechanical Repair • Automotive/Diesel • Mill or Plant Operations • Electrical/Mechanical Work • HVAC • Welding/Fabrication • Military Maintenance • Skilled Trades • Technical or Trade School What matters most is that you are mechanically inclined, dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working in an industrial environment. Previous vibration analysis, predictive maintenance or machinery reliability experience is a plus — but it is not required for the right candidate. Skills You'll Have the Opportunity to Learn RES provides training and hands-on experience in specialized industrial reliability technologies, including: Vibration Analysis Machinery Diagnostics Infrared Thermography Ultrasonic Inspection Laser Shaft Alignment Precision Field Balancing Lubrication Analysis Continuous Condition Monitoring Wireless Condition Monitoring Predictive Maintenance Programs Rotating Equipment Troubleshooting These are specialized technical skills used by industrial facilities to improve equipment reliability, prevent unexpected failures and reduce downtime. What We're Looking For A successful candidate will: Have good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability Be curious about how machinery works and why it fails Be dependable and punctual Take pride in doing quality work Be willing and able to learn new technologies Be comfortable using computers, tablets and diagnostic equipment Communicate professionally with coworkers and customers Be able to work independently after appropriate training Understand and follow industrial safety requirements Be comfortable working around operating industrial machinery Have a valid driver's license Be able to pass applicable customer/site entry requirements Physical Requirements This is a hands-on position in an industrial environment. Candidates must be able to: Stand and walk for extended periods Climb stairs and ladders Lift and carry up to 50 pounds Work in varying temperatures and industrial environments Work around operating machinery and equipment Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) Why Build Your Career With RES? Rotating Equipment Specialists has been helping industrial customers solve machinery problems since 1954. We're not looking for someone to simply perform the same maintenance task every day. We're looking for someone who wants to become skilled at understanding what a machine is telling you . You'll learn to use advanced diagnostic technology to detect problems that can't always be seen — identifying developing machinery issues before they cause failures, production losses or expensive repairs. For someone who enjoys mechanical troubleshooting and wants to develop a specialized technical skill set, this can become a rewarding long-term career in industrial reliability. This Could Be a Great Fit If You... ✓ Like taking things apart to understand how they work ✓ Enjoy troubleshooting instead of simply replacing parts ✓ Have mechanical ability but want a more technical career ✓ Want to learn specialized diagnostic technology ✓ Prefer hands-on work over sitting behind a desk all day ✓ Want a career where your knowledge becomes more valuable as your experience grows You don't need to know vibration analysis today. You need the aptitude and willingness to learn it. Ready to Learn a Specialized Industrial Trade? If you're mechanically inclined, dependable and interested in building a career in industrial machinery reliability, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and tell us a little about your mechanical or technical experience — whether it came from a job, trade school, the military, working on vehicles, maintaining equipment, or simply being the person everyone calls when something mechanical stops working. Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC Apple Grove, West Virginia