Industrial Maintenance Technician: Troubleshooter

Welch Packaging Group; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging in Indianapolis is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support production by keeping equipment in peak condition. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, and repair machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong industrial maintenance background, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Electrical certification preferred.
• Corrugated packaging industry a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order.
• On-call emergency repairs.
• Take control of breakdowns and restore production quickly.
• Execute a plan of continued improvement of machine safety and housekeeping.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with crews and operators.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues with machine operators to determine root cause.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize work.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to resolve safety concerns.
• Maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Electrical certification preferred

Corrugated packaging industry a plus

Tools

Drill press

Shop grinders

Welders

Oxy-acetylene torch

Job description

Welch Packaging in Indianapolis is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support production by keeping equipment in peak condition. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, and repair machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong industrial maintenance background, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.