Maintenance Mechanic

Ingredion Incorporated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ingredients solutions company is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate will perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance on electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant technical certifications, along with strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and pre-employment assessments.
• Knowledge or experience with medium voltage.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Document maintenance activities in SAP.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in accredited technical school

Job description

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Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Install, troubleshoot, and start-up of process control and electrical systems
• Repair electrical equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance and completing projects
• Utilizing technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshooting. Accurately keeping maintenance records of critical and quality-related plant equipment.
• Determining root cause of failure and correcting condition to prevent reoccurrence.
• Auditing the maintenance program and identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Repairing failure using current procedures and recommend alternative methods of repair.
• Developing, documenting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability. Generating out-of-tolerance reports, when required, for equipment found outside of acceptance criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement at the plant level. Understanding and complying with all OSHA, NEC, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.
• Use Company computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance-related information.
• Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Acquiring new mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFD, PLC, and Control Systems certifications and/or knowledge as appropriate and demonstrate proficiency.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Ability to work in loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions as required
• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull and enter tanks

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of industrial experience and education.
• Technical training in accredited technical school or equivalent, with certification in one ore more of the following industrial math, industrial electrical or instrumentation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with medium voltage
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs
• Must be able to complete pre-employment assessments as required
• Must be able to pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government
• Knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems found in an industrial manufacturing facility that require instrumentation.
• Ability to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and/or written instructions accurately.

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Read, write, and speak in English and work in a team environment
• Computer literate with prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), SAP experience a plus
• Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus
• Understanding of OSHA rules

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please inform us.

#INDIP

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Install, troubleshoot, and start-up of process control and electrical systems
• Repair electrical equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance and completing projects
• Utilizing technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshooting. Accurately keeping maintenance records of critical and quality-related plant equipment.
• Determining root cause of failure and correcting condition to prevent reoccurrence.
• Auditing the maintenance program and identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Repairing failure using current procedures and recommend alternative methods of repair.
• Developing, documenting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability. Generating out-of-tolerance reports, when required, for equipment found outside of acceptance criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement at the plant level. Understanding and complying with all OSHA, NEC, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.
• Use Company computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance-related information.
• Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Acquiring new mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFD, PLC, and Control Systems certifications and/or knowledge as appropriate and demonstrate proficiency.

Qualified candidates will have:

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions as required
• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull and enter tanks

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of industrial experience and education.
• Technical training in accredited technical school or equivalent, with certification in one ore more of the following industrial math, industrial electrical or instrumentation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with medium voltage
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs
• Must be able to complete pre-employment assessments as required
• Must be able to pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government
• Knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems found in an industrial manufacturing facility that require instrumentation.
• Ability to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and/or written instructions accurately.

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Read, write, and speak in English and work in a team environment
• Computer literate with prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), SAP experience a plus
• Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus
• Understanding of OSHA rules

********************

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please inform us.

#INDIP

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .

About Ingredion

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions.

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