Reliability Specialist

Location: 1101 Moasis Drive, Little Chute, WI, 54140, United States
Base Pay: $32.71 - $32.71 / Hour
Job Category: Maintenance
Employee Type: Full Time
Required Degree: High school

Position Overview
This position drives equipment reliability on packaging systems through mechanical rebuilds, precision setup, and execution/optimization of planned preventive maintenance (PPM). Rapid fault isolation, root‑cause analysis (RCA), and implementation of corrective and preventive actions improve MTBF, reduce MTTR, and minimize unplanned downtime. The role builds advanced proficiency across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls subsystems and supports condition‑based monitoring, spare‑parts strategy, and standardization of work instructions. As capacity expands, the technician will support commissioning, performance ramp‑up, and reliability validation during new line and product/package start‑ups. This role also supports onboarding and coaching new operators to reduce downtime related to inexperience.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance to restore Rychiger equipment operation and reduce downtime.

Perform scheduled rebuilds of Rychiger equipment.

Support maintenance planning, machine rebuilds, and reliability upgrades for Rychiger systems.

Learn the full rebuild lifecycle with the team lead, including parts procurement and failure RCA.

Interface with PLCs, robots, and other control platforms for diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Participate in line start‑ups, installations, and new product/packaging trials.

Partner with operators to meet schedule targets by troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Coach operators on basic preventive maintenance and setting adjustments to improve efficiency and reliability.

Support equipment teardown, sanitation, and reassembly to ensure procedure compliance and minimize changeover time.

Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cost and enhance efficiency, quality, or safety.

Coordinate service activities with external vendors as required.

Maintain facility systems and ensure safe work conditions.

Provide maintenance support to other production areas as needed.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, including computer‑based data entry.

Issue and replenish spare parts or elevate replenishment needs.

Provide on‑call maintenance support as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical training, or related education strongly preferred.

Willingness to learn and apply new skills daily.

Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Food processing or packaging experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge of food safety, workplace safety, and quality standards strongly preferred.

Maintenance technician or mechanic experience in food manufacturing.

Electrical maintenance plus automation/controls and PLC experience preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ERP system experience preferred.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Must pass a post‑offer drug screen and background check.

Self‑directed, motivated, and detail‑oriented.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive work environment.

Strong attendance and performance record.

Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Hours, Location and Pay
We offer a competitive base pay rate and benefits package for full‑time employees. The role typically works 6:00 a – 2:00 p on non‑rebuild days, and 10‑12 hour shifts during machine rebuilds, which usually last about 10 days. This position is located at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands

Frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. Occasionally required to operate business machines and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental demands include multi‑tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.

Potential exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments and other hazards.

Safety Statement
At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.

Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug‑Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E‑Verify process.

EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.

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