Reliability Maintenance Specialist in Pekin, Illinois at Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions Inc

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

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.

• 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 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.

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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.

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.

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