Industrial Plant Maintenance Worker

The Kelly Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and dependent care pre-tax flexible spending accounts

Paid life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Kelly Group is looking for an Industrial Plant Maintenance Worker for its Lafayette, Indiana location. The role requires maintenance experience in grain handling or processing, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance and safe work practices.

Desired qualifications include welding and fabrication skills, along with mechanical maintenance experience. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare options, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in plant maintenance, preferably in grain handling/processing.
• Ability to align shafts using laser alignment tools.
• Familiarity with bearing types, tolerances, and taper locks.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical equipment, including conveyors and elevators.
• Dismantle and install machines and structures safely.
• Utilize safe work practices during operations.

Skills

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Welding (SMAW)

Fabrication of iron

Rigging and hoisting

Belt splicing and maintenance

Job description

3310 Concord Road, Lafayette, IN, United States

The Kelly Group is seeking an Industrial Plant Maintenance Worker for its Lafayette, Indiana location and work in the surrounding area. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of plant maintenance experience in a grain handling and/or processing environment.

This position requires the ability to perform these essential duties:

• Perform equipment maintenance on various types of mechanical equipment, including belt conveyors, bucket elevators, drag chains, grain cleaners, screw conveyors, etc.
• Show familiarity with different types of bearings and setting tolerances and taper locks
• Perform rigging and hoisting to properly move materials via the use of cranes and/or hand signaling to an operator
• Perform and demonstrate the ability to complete work using safe work practices
• Dismantling / installation of machines, structures and equipment using appropriate tools

Additional desired qualifications sought include:

• Capable of performing welding (SMAW) work and using a torch
• Ability to fabricate iron
• Plant and preventive maintenance experience
• Ability to align shafts utilizing a laser alignment tool
• Ability to perform belt splicing and maintenance for conveyors and bucket elevators

The Kelly Group offers a complete benefits package, including:

• Health care and dependent care pre-tax flexible spending account options
• Paid life/AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan option with employer match
• Paid time off and paid vacation
• Paid holidays

EEO STATEMENT

The Kelly Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.