Experienced Maintenance Technician

SHV Holdings NV; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability and Life insurance

401k/IRA – Matching Programs

Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimb.

Vacations and PTO

2 Floating days

Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our Indianapolis site to own and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and ensure HACCP compliance. You’ll diagnose issues, read P&IDs, and troubleshoot with strong problem-solving skills.

Join a team-focused environment where safety is a priority, and you’ll collaborate with production and contractors to minimize downtime and optimize facility performance.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, blueprints, and specifications to troubleshoot equipment.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment using diagrams and technical docs.
• Collaborate with production teams and external contractors to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safety and HACCP standards across operations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Pumps

Hydraulics

PLC systems

Safety leadership

Communication

Tools

P&IDs

Blueprints

Engineering specs

Job description

Location : 1550 Research Way, Selko – Indianapolis, Indiana

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Get ready to Own your career as a Maintenance Technician at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will embody Nutreco’s Own It mindset by taking full accountability for the equipment that supports our mission of feeding the world. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a range of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, using technical diagrams and strong troubleshooting skills to resolve issues independently. You will work closely with production teams and external contractors to minimize downtime while promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring strict adherence to HACCP standards. Through precision and ownership, you will play a key role in optimizing facility performance.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a skilled, self‑motivated Maintenance Technician who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in equipment reliability. You bring a strong mechanical background with hands‑on experience in pumps, hydraulics, and PLC systems, and can diagnose and resolve complex issues independently. You value safety, stay organized, and communicate effectively across teams. Comfortable in a physically demanding setting, you are committed to maintaining high quality and food safety standards and will contribute meaningfully to our purpose of feeding the world.

You’ll also need

• Industrial Maintenance Expertise: Proven experience in an industrialized manufacturing environment with a deep working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems (up to 480), including pumps, valves, piping, and motors.
• Diagnostic & Analytical Proficiency: The ability to interpret complex technical documents—such as P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), blueprints, and engineering specifications—to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions efficiently.
• Operational Independence: A self-starter mindset with the organizational skills to manage time and maintenance tasks independently, ensuring minimal production downtime without constant supervision.
• Safety & Quality Leadership: A disciplined commitment to safety protocols and HACCP procedures, with the confidence to ensure that all co-workers and outside contractors adhere to these rigorous standards.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with production staff, engineers, and service technicians to solve problems and optimize facility performance.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Disability and Life insurance
• 401k/IRA – Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• 80 hours vacation time and 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
• Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Ownit

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure

Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Background Check

Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing.

Eligibility

Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Employment Equity

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Accessibility

Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles atNutrecovaries depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.