<p>Description</p> <p>URGENT HIRE - Reliability Engineer (Maintenance Focus)</p> <p>Lexington, KY</p> <p>$40-$44/hr (DOE) + Overtime Available</p> <p>1st Shift | 8-Hour Shifts</p> <p>Full-Time | Immediate Opening</p> <p>Hiring Now - High-Impact Role</p> <p>We're looking for a Reliability Engineer who can analyze problems, fix them at the root, and keep equipment running long-term.</p> <p>This is a hands-on role where you'll work directly with maintenance teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and solve recurring equipment issues.</p> <p>A Day in the Life</p> <ul> <li>Start your day off with a safety meeting </li><li>Review equipment performance and recent failures </li><li>Jump in on breakdowns to identify root cause (not just quick fixes) </li><li>Analyze trends in downtime, repairs, and maintenance data </li><li>Work alongside maintenance techs to troubleshoot equipment issues </li><li>Improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans </li><li>Identify weak points in systems and recommend upgrades </li><li>Track findings and updates in CMMS and reporting tools </li></ul> <p>What You'll Work On</p> <ul> <li>Packaging lines, conveyors, and production systems </li><li>Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems </li><li>Electrical systems: wiring, panels, controls, transformers </li><li>HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and facility equipment </li><li>Hydraulic and pneumatic systems </li></ul> <p>Tools & Technology:</p> <ul> <li>CMMS systems (maintenance tracking & analysis) </li><li>Multimeters and diagnostic tools </li><li>Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or predictive tools (preferred) </li><li>Data tools (Excel or similar for tracking trends) </li><li>Blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals </li></ul> <p>What You'll Be Doing</p> <ul> <li>Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures </li><li>Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs </li><li>Analyze equipment performance (MTBF, downtime, etc.) </li><li>Work closely with maintenance teams to solve recurring issues </li><li>Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems when needed </li><li>Recommend system improvements, upgrades, or process changes </li><li>Help reduce downtime and extend equipment life </li><li>Ensure all work meets OSHA, LOTO, and safety standards </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Skills Desired</p> <ul> <li>3-5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering </li><li>Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills </li><li>Experience with industrial equipment and production systems </li><li>Ability to analyze problems and implement long-term solutions </li><li>Experience with CMMS or maintenance tracking systems </li></ul> <p>Bonus If You Have</p> <ul> <li>Reliability experience (RCA, FMEA, PM optimization) </li><li>PLC or controls experience </li><li>Predictive maintenance tools (vibration, thermography, etc.) </li><li>Engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) </li></ul> <p>Apply Today</p> <p>We're actively interviewing and filling this role quickly-apply now to get scheduled.</p>