Maintenance Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturer in the Portage, IN area is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic. This role involves adjusting equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing maintenance tasks to ensure production efficiency. Candidates require a high school diploma and relevant experience in similar positions.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply explicit rules for routine decisions.
• Must work independently and be mechanically inclined.
• Good organizational skills and ability to write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Adjust equipment for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot downtime issues.
• Participate in machine training sessions.

Skills

Decision-making

Use of hand tools

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Mechanical inclination

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years experience in similar position

Tools

Manual tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring Maintenance Mechanics for a food manufacturer in the Portage, IN area. Please apply for consideration.

• Location: Portage, IN.

• Pay Range: $24 - $25 hourly

• Shift: 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd

Apply now and in person Monday - Friday between 8:00am - 3:00pm. Please bring two forms of employment identification.

• 8135 Kennedy Ave Highland IN. 46322

• 600 w 81st Ave Suite 1A Merrillville, IN. 46410

• 6575 Daniel Burnham Dr. Suite C Portage, IN. 46368

Responsibilities

• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance

• Record downtime along with reasons

• Troubleshoot downtime

• Complete and participate in maintenance / machine training sessions

• Replace and repair parts on equipment on an as needed basis

• Set up equipment on production lines as mandated by the line specifications

• Ensure that all production lines are serviced immediately to meet production schedules

• Participate in Continuous Process Improvement events as required

Qualifications

• Ability to make sound decisions on routine matters by applying explicit rules

• Must be able to use manual and pneumatic hand tools

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must be mechanically inclined

• Must be able to trouble shoot and make repairs on equipment

• Should possess a self-starting personality

• Possess good manual dexterity and the ability to reach above shoulder level

• Carry loads up to 25lbs

• Must be able to write clearly and accurately

Education/Experience

• At least 1 to 2 years previous experience in similar position

• Relevant certifications ()

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Good organizational skills