Industrial Maintenance Technician

Synerfac Technical Staffing; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for East Chicago, IN, on a permanent, on-site basis. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of production and mechanical equipment.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to read diagrams and manuals. Welding and JD Edwards experience are pluses.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills with the ability to read diagrams and manuals.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using manuals, diagrams, and testing tools.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, and replace defective components with tools and hoists.
• Fabricate parts, maintain inventory, document repairs, and promote safe practices.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Hand & power tools

MS Office

Tools

JD Edwards

Machine shop equipment

Job description

Job Details

Maintenance / Skilled Trades

Industrial Maintenance Technician East Chicago,IN Job Description

Job ID#: 122300

Category: Maintenance / Skilled Trades

Job Type: Permanent

Branch: Somerset

Salary: $ 34.20 - $ 34.20

Phone: [phone]

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Join a team where your industrial maintenance expertise directly supports reliable production and quality. Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of production and mechanical equipment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, and other mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using mechanical knowledge, technical manuals, diagrams, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, adjust, and replace defective components using hand and power tools, hoists, cranes, and other equipment.
• Fabricate repair parts, maintain maintenance inventory, document repairs and equipment issues, and promote safe and efficient maintenance practices.

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-10 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience, including mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, engines, forklifts, heavy trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills with the ability to read diagrams, technical procedures, manuals, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, precision measuring equipment, and common maintenance instruments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet-based applications, along with strong communication, documentation, and basic mathematical skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Welding experience is a plus.
• Experience with JD Edwards and/or additional machine shop or fabrication equipment is preferred.