Food Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Torrey Holistics; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. places a Maintenance Mechanic in a modern food manufacturing facility in Portage, IN. You keep production lines moving by performing preventive maintenance and rapid repairs to minimize downtime.

We seek candidates with 1–2 years of hands-on experience and knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role offers several shifts, full-time hours, and weekly pay with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Walk the line at start-up, verify equipment readiness and adjust for performance.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime and document causes.
• Repair or replace worn parts to keep machinery in spec.
• Set up equipment on production lines to meet product and safety requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve reliability and throughput.

Skills

Maintenance mechanic experience

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Manufacturing Maintenance MechanicStep into a modern, clean food production facility in Portage, IN, where your mechanical know‑how keeps the lines moving and on schedule. Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is adding experienced Maintenance Mechanics to support a high‑volume plant and drive reliability across multiple production lines.Compensation & Schedule$33 – $38/hour1st, 2nd & 3rd shift opportunitiesFull-Time | Weekly Pay | Immediate OpeningsWhy join usCompetitive hourly pay up to $38/hrMultiple shifts available to fit your scheduleStable, long-term opportunity with room to growClean, food-grade manufacturing environmentHands-on mechanical problem solving every dayExpand your technical toolkit with new systemsImmediate openingsA day in the lifeWalk the line at start-up, verify equipment readiness, and make fine adjustments for optimal performance.Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime; document causes and corrective actions.Repair or replace worn parts and components to keep machinery within spec.Set up equipment on production lines to meet product and safety requirements.Execute preventive maintenance tasks to improve reliability and throughput.Support production schedules by responding rapidly to maintenance requests.Participate in machine and maintenance training sessions.Contribute ideas to continuous improvement initiatives.What you bring1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferredWorking knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systemsProven ability to independently troubleshoot and repair production equipmentComfortable using manual and pneumatic hand toolsStrong mechanical aptitude with solid problem-solving skillsAbility to lift up to 25 lbs and reach above shoulder levelOrganized communicator who can track downtime and repairsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredRelevant certifications a plusHow to applyApply in person Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please bring 2 forms of employment identification.8135 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322600 W 81st Ave Suite 1A, Merrillville, IN 464106575 Daniel Burnham Dr. Suite C, Portage, IN 46368AI Disclosure:Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.