Job Description

The Enterprise Reliability Specialist – 2 works as part of a highly skilled MES or Corporate team to identify, scope, organize, and lead continuous improvement activities focused on asset reliability and reliability processes at all Pella Corporation manufacturing locations. This position will identify root causes and both guide and complete the repair of electrical and mechanical problems within the scope of assigned projects. This position requires proficiency in Thrive, Oracle MRO, Microsoft, Predictive technologies and reliability problem solving. This position will handle a variety of tasks based on business necessity. This position will be expected to coach, mentor, and develop reliability professionals across the organization and has a high level of responsibility and expectation of influencing to improve asset reliability.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-employment tests.
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite, and respectful manner.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Majority of work performed in office setting.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Regular/dependable attendance is required.
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Flexibility to travel: 25% or Greater.
• Able to work with and around moving equipment and machines.
• Strong planning and organizational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Coaching and development of reliability team members in the processes of implementing and optimizing PMs, TPMs, and PDMs.
• Monitors and captures standard work order information related to asset reliability, and coaches reliability team members for improvement where and when needed.
• Utilize KPIs (Asset Availability, Mean Time Between Failure, PM on time completion, etc) and work order data such as occurrence types, predictive, downtime, parts issued, and reason codes to notify reliability professionals and leadership of improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for tracking metrics at the enterprise and site level and maintain the enterprise Computerized Maintenance Management System including ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support and provide direction on electrical and mechanical problems in assigned areas.
• Proficient working knowledge of equipment, mechanical drives systems, electrical/hydraulic systems, and machine controls.
• Organize and lead Reliability Meetings as needed and develop other reliability professions to do the same at their respective site(s).
• Will be involved with setting up and helping to establish plant’s maintenance processes, predictive processes, and equipment reliability focus.
• Identify, organize, and lead CI teams, focused on Reliability and scale across multiple sites.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Lead or participate on Kaizen events.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing related experience preferred
• Technical trades experience required and/or 2-year tech degree or equivalent.

SKILLS AND TALENTS: (skills are required prior to entry into the position)

• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient computer knowledge
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and understanding mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient mechanical and math aptitude
• Decision making/problem solving skills.
• Time management - Self-starter with minimal supervision requirement; able to work independently; ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with internal and external customers

APPLICABLE CLASSES:

• Algebra/Trigonometry
• Problem Solving

REQUIRED CLASSES OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Standard & Technical Blueprint Reading
• Industrial Math
• Measurement Technology
• Into to Coaching (need to find an alternate appropriate course)
• Class ‘B’ Electrical License

REQUIRED CLASSES (or equivalent experience) – with in 2 yrs of entry

• CI Ambassador Certification – maintain annual certification
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Basic Motor Controls

TECHNICAL TRAINING PREFERRED:

• Pneumatics/Hydraulics
• PLC 101
• Sensors 101
• HMI 201
• Drive 101
• Reliability Centered Training
• Condition Based Maintenance
• Intro to Predictive Technologies
• Vibration technology
• Ultrasonic solutions
• Infrared technology
• CMRT (certified maintenance and reliability technician) certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products.
• Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products.
• Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products.
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per days

Final Selection by Panel Interview

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?