Reliability Specialist

Description

Reliability & Maintenance Specialist
Reports to:

Pekin Office
Starting Salary:

Up to $80,000/year, depending on experience
Schedule:

Full-Time
Travel:

Regular travel to local customers and contract sites required
Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Help Drive Maintenance Reliability & Operational Excellence
MMS is seeking an experienced and motivated

Reliability & Maintenance Specialist

to support maintenance and reliability initiatives across multiple customer locations and business units. This role works closely with site leadership, maintenance teams, and operational staff to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen overall maintenance operations.

This is a hands‑on role focused on maintenance support, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, process improvement, and operational success across multiple sites.

What You’ll Do

Support maintenance and reliability improvement efforts across multiple customer sites

Work directly with maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime and operational performance

Assist with troubleshooting equipment and identifying maintenance-related issues

Partner with leadership to identify and implement operational and maintenance improvements

Drive projects focused on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and maintenance performance

Monitor KPIs, including downtime, MTBF, MTTR, PM effectiveness, and asset availability

Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment failures

Support operational, maintenance, and quality audits

Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Standardize maintenance and reliability practices across sites

Prepare performance updates and improvement plans for leadership and customers

A Day in the Life
A typical day may include visiting local customer sites, working alongside maintenance teams, reviewing equipment and maintenance data, supporting troubleshooting efforts, conducting audits, collaborating with site leadership, and helping implement process improvements that reduce downtime and improve operational performance.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in

maintenance, reliability, industrial operations, manufacturing, or engineering

Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability practices

Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or plant environments

Experience leading or supporting maintenance and operations teams

Strong communication and leadership skills

Experience with CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance performance analysis

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Reliability, Maintenance, Industrial, or Project Management certifications

Experience with industrial equipment, maintenance planning, or shutdown coordination

Multi‑site or customer‑facing operational experience

Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, SQL, or Python is a plus, but not required

Benefits That Support Your Future
At MMS, we believe in investing in our employees and supporting both your personal and professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to help you succeed at work and at home.

Our Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off & (10) Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance with Multiple Plan Options

Dental & Vision Insurance — 100% Company Paid

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment

401(k) & Roth IRA Retirement Options

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) after 6 months of employment — allowing you to share in the success and growth of the company

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more

At MMS, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, growth, and long‑term success.

Build Your Career with MMS
If you’re ready to support maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and make an impact across multiple customer sites, we’d love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
MMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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