Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Tharp Consulting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep production machinery running reliably in an Indiana manufacturing facility. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, aiming to minimize downtime and ensure safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on maintenance experience in industrial settings, strong mechanical aptitude, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose faults and repair quickly.
• Familiar with preventive maintenance practices.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain production machinery and packaging-related equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and recommend improvements for performance and sustainability.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and upgrading maintenance practices.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards while working with industrial tools and systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Diagnosis and repair

Safety compliance

Documentation

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

in the manufacturing sector, responsible for keeping industrial machinery and equipment operating efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain production machinery and packaging-related equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and recommend improvements for performance and sustainability.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and upgrading maintenance practices.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards while working with industrial tools and systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency in diagnosing faults and executing effective repair solutions.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and maintenance documentation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.