The Reliability Engineer identifies and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations at our Chandler Arizona aluminum extrusion plant.
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability to ensure safe and efficient aluminum manufacturing operations. This role leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and maximize asset performance.
This is an onsite position. At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future. Therefore, we cannot move forward with candidates who would require sponsorship and or are on (e.g., H-1B, F-1, STEM OPT, OPT) visas.
What you will work on:
- Lead the plant reliability program and drive equipment uptime improvements.
- Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Lead preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs to improve equipment uptime and reduce unplanned failures
- Partner with maintenance Manager to optimize maintenance schedules and work execution.
- Conduct root cause failure analyses and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and downtime trends.
- Implement predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound testing.
- Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and asset management programs.
- Maintain accurate asset data within the CMMS.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and increase equipment reliability.
- Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.
- Ensure maintenance activities are prioritized based on equipment criticality and business impact.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirement.
Safety & Housekeeping Responsibilities:
- Operate in a warehouse environment, handling raw materials and finished goods with care and efficiency.
- Safely operate power tools, hand tools, and forklifts to perform tasks, such as cutting, drilling, and lifting.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety regulations and company policies.
What you will bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
- Five plus (5+) years of maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in aluminum, metals, or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge of RCM, RCA, FMEA, TPM, and predictive maintenance methodologies.
- Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Oracle.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Hydraulic, Combustion, and Electrical knowledge a plus.
- Able to lift 35 – 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.
Skills Required
- Five or more years of maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Experience in aluminum, metals, or heavy industrial manufacturing
- Knowledge of RCM, RCA, FMEA, TPM, and predictive maintenance methodologies
- Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Oracle
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Hydraulic, combustion, and electrical knowledge
- Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds repetitively
Kaiser Aluminum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kaiser Aluminum and has not been reviewed or approved by Kaiser Aluminum.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive earnings through monthly profit-sharing/bonuses and abundant overtime are highlighted as meaningful additions to base pay. Feedback suggests this makes it possible to earn a substantial income when extra hours are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered to employees working 30+ hours, alongside wellness programs, an EAP, and Health Advocate support. First‑day eligibility for many benefits reinforces perceived breadth of core health offerings.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) savings with company matching is available, with vesting beginning quickly in many cases. Union settings at some facilities also reference pension features that strengthen long‑term retirement security.
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What We Do
Safety. Innovation. Sustainability. Teamwork. Integrity. At Kaiser Aluminum, these words mean something to us. They are words that describe our culture and the manner in which we conduct business. They are the reason Kaiser Aluminum is Making it Possible. We produce semi-fabricated aluminum mill products engineered to outperform in strength, quality, and recyclability and make a safer and more sustainable world possible. Our coated sheet products protect and preserve the food and beverages your family consumes every day. Our lightweight, high-strength, energy-absorbing automotive extrusions improve your car’s fuel efficiency and performance while protecting your passengers on the road. From nose to tail and wing tip to wing tip, aerospace manufacturers rely on our products to make both commercial and military planes lighter, stronger, and more maneuverable for those who travel and those who protect our nation. We know that customer-focused, innovative solutions that move our industry and our world forward are made possible through the teamwork of a diverse workforce of technical, operational, and business professionals focused on mutual goals. We know that our success is a shared outcome that makes the future possible. At Kaiser Aluminum, we are looking for individuals who share the values that have guided us for more than 75 years. The future belongs to innovators and big thinkers – and Kaiser Aluminum is helping make that future possible. At Kaiser, it’s not just a job, it’s a career. Check out our current opportunities today.
