Site Reliability Technician
Company: Baxters North America Inc
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Scope of Job: The Site
Reliability Technician will be instrumental in ensuring the
reliability, availability, and performance of our manufacturing
systems. This role involves implementing CBM Condition Based
Monitoring practices within the maintenance team, monitoring the
production plant health. Creating corrective actions and
communicating them with the maintenance planner. Essential Job
Functions and Responsibilities: Continuously monitor equipment and
system performance, identifying potential issues before they
escalate. Including data from: Condition monitoring systems o
Computerized maintenance management system. Adhere to Health &
Safety standards and report any unsafe conditions or practices. Use
Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures when working on any equipment.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintaining food
hygiene in work areas. Conduct regular inspections to identify wear
and tear or potential faults. Use CBM (Visual, Vibration, Thermal,
Acoustic) tools and systems to proactively monitor the
performance/condition of the asset base. Breakdown Response &
Repairs. Support equipment breakdowns and perform fault-finding and
repairs. Analyse equipment breakdowns and recurring issues, with
support from Planning Supervisor. Support root cause analysis (RCA)
and implement improvements to increase reliability. Complete
Breakdown analysis (BDA's) against set criteria to drive plant
improvements, by eliminating high frequency repeat issues and
re-occurrence of larger significant singular breakdowns in the
future. Analyse plant performance and focus on the top 3-5 don time
issues to improve equipment reliability and performance. Looking
for long term robust fixes. Help identify and optimize spare parts
and equipment currently carried / not carried on stock. Responsible
for the proper use, status, and care of maintenance CMB equipment.
Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and other
technicians. Provide clear updates, verbally and written reports
when required as well as shift handovers. Accurately record all
reliability work in the CMMS (MMP) Solid demonstrable understanding
of Condition based Monitoring, (CBM) Thermal, Vibration,
Ultra-sonic and visual and basic understanding of lubrication and
analysis. Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Analytical and continuous improvement knowledge or experience:
Having good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of
plant process, PLCs, sensors, motors, conveyors, pumps, etc.
Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure
the food safety and quality of our products. Perform other duties
as assigned. Experience: Preferably with a minimum of 3 years food
factory or FMCG experience. Education: Formal education and some
recognised Elecro-Mechanical or Asset Management qualifications.
Competencies: System Monitoring & Analysis, Failure Analysis,
Predictive Analytics and Modelling, Reliability Analysis, Root
Cause Analysis, Testing Result Reporting, Health & Safety
Compliance, Preventive Maintenance & Inspection, Continuous
Improvement, Inventory & Tools Control, Computer-Aided Software,
Strong Communication Skills, Documentation & Reporting, Teamwork,
Accountability Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Initiative, and
Operational Excellence. Physical Requirements: May require
prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. But generally,
more time expected out in the factory collecting data or fault
finding. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs
unaided.
Keywords: Baxters North America Inc, Middletown , Site Reliability Technician, Engineering , Cincinnati, Ohio
