Industrial Maintenance Support Technician

Hoehn Plastics Inc; Poseyville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Hoehn Plastics, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Support Technician to join our Maintenance team. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on learning in maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical systems, and welding/fabrication across our manufacturing operations.

You will work alongside experienced technicians, performing preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and fabrication tasks while developing practical skills and career growth within the Maintenance department.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and basic technical documentation.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and shop equipment.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Interest in developing skills in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, and welding/fabrication.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, construction, or mechanical work is preferred.
• Exposure to welding or fabrication is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment or forklift operations is a plus.
• Technical school coursework in maintenance, welding, or industrial trades is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Support maintenance of shredders, grinders, material processing systems, and equipment used in blending, compounding, and pelletizing operations.
• Perform basic maintenance activities such as cleaning, lubrication, inspections, and component replacement under supervision.
• Assist with forklift, trailer, and material-handling equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Prepare tools, materials, and equipment for maintenance and fabrication work.
• Assist with welding and fabrication, including cutting, grinding, fitting, and material preparation.
• Support the fabrication of guards, brackets, frames, and other components.
• Assist with interpreting basic drawings, sketches, and work instructions.
• Use the computerized work-order system for assigned task tracking and completion updates.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow established safety and lockout/tagout requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Welding/fabrication interest

Manufacturing/maintenance experience

Forklift familiarity

Technical school training

Education

Technical school coursework in maintenance/welding/industrial trades

Tools

Shop equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Support Technician

Department: Maintenance

Hoehn Plastics, Inc. is seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined Industrial Maintenance Support Technician to join our Maintenance team.

This is a developmental, hands-on position designed for someone interested in building skills in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical systems, and welding/fabrication. You’ll work alongside experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians while supporting preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and fabrication throughout our manufacturing operations.

Position Details

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Overtime as Needed

Compensation

• Starting pay based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based pay reviews at 90 days and annually

What You’ll Do

As an Industrial Maintenance Support Technician, you’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting the Maintenance team with a variety of equipment and facility needs, including:

• Assist with preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Support maintenance of shredders, grinders, material processing systems, and equipment used in blending, compounding, and pelletizing operations.
• Perform basic maintenance activities such as cleaning, lubrication, inspections, and component replacement under supervision.
• Assist with forklift, trailer, and material-handling equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Prepare tools, materials, and equipment for maintenance and fabrication work.
• Assist with welding and fabrication, including cutting, grinding, fitting, and material preparation.
• Support the fabrication of guards, brackets, frames, and other components.
• Assist with interpreting basic drawings, sketches, and work instructions.
• Use the computerized work-order system for assigned task tracking and completion updates.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow established safety and lockout/tagout requirements.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has strong mechanical aptitude, and is interested in developing a career in industrial maintenance.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and basic technical documentation.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and shop equipment.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Interest in developing skills in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, and welding/fabrication.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, construction, or mechanical work is preferred.
• Exposure to welding or fabrication is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment or forklift operations is a plus.
• Technical school coursework in maintenance, welding, or industrial trades is preferred but not required.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on position within warehouse and heavy industrial manufacturing environments. The role requires extended standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working at elevated heights, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching. Team members must be able to frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

The work environment may include exposure to noise, temperature extremes, dust, forklift traffic, welding activities, and industrial processing equipment. Certain work areas may also contain strong magnetic fields that could affect medical devices, including implants and pacemakers.

Benefits Include

• Health & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth & Development

Grow Your Career With Us

This position is designed to provide an opportunity to learn alongside experienced technicians and develop practical industrial maintenance skills on the job. For someone who is mechanically inclined and ready to learn, it can be a strong starting point for continued development within Hoehn Plastics’ Maintenance team.

Equal Opportunity Employer