Description
URGENT HIRE – Reliability Engineer (Maintenance Focus)
Lexington, KY
$38.50–$42.50/hr (DOE) + Overtime Available
1st Shift | 8-Hour Shifts
Full-Time | Immediate Opening
Hiring Now – High-Impact Role
We’re looking for a Reliability Engineer who can analyze problems, fix them at the root, and keep equipment running long-term.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll work directly with maintenance teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and solve recurring equipment issues.
A Day in the Life
- Start your day off with a safety meeting
- Review equipment performance and recent failures
- Jump in on breakdowns to identify root cause (not just quick fixes)
- Analyze trends in downtime, repairs, and maintenance data
- Work alongside maintenance techs to troubleshoot equipment issues
- Improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans
- Identify weak points in systems and recommend upgrades
- Track findings and updates in CMMS and reporting tools
What You’ll Work On
- Packaging lines, conveyors, and production systems
- Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
- Electrical systems: wiring, panels, controls, transformers
- HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and facility equipment
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Tools & Technology:
- CMMS systems (maintenance tracking & analysis)
- Multimeters and diagnostic tools
- Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or predictive tools (preferred)
- Data tools (Excel or similar for tracking trends)
- Blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures
- Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Analyze equipment performance (MTBF, downtime, etc.)
- Work closely with maintenance teams to solve recurring issues
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems when needed
- Recommend system improvements, upgrades, or process changes
- Help reduce downtime and extend equipment life
- Ensure all work meets OSHA, LOTO, and safety standards
Requirements
Skills Desired
- 3–5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with industrial equipment and production systems
- Ability to analyze problems and implement long-term solutions
- Experience with CMMS or maintenance tracking systems
Bonus If You Have
- Reliability experience (RCA, FMEA, PM optimization)
- PLC or controls experience
- Predictive maintenance tools (vibration, thermography, etc.)
- Engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)
Apply Today!!!
We’re actively interviewing and filling this role quickly—apply now to get scheduled.