Maintenance Mechanic

Torrey Holistics; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring skilled Maintenance Mechanics for a food manufacturing facility in Portage, IN. If you have experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable company.

Competitive hourly pay up to $38/hr on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts. Immediate openings with weekly pay, clean facility, and hands-on mechanical work.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment independently.
• Experience using manual and pneumatic hand tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Adjust machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Record downtime and identify causes.
• Replace and repair machine parts as needed.
• Set up equipment on production lines according to specifications.
• Respond quickly to maintenance issues to support production schedules.
• Participate in maintenance and machine training sessions.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics troubleshooting

Maintenance and repair

Equipment diagnostics

Hand tools

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

Job description:Maintenance MechanicPortage, IN$33 – $38/hour1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift AvailableFull-Time | Weekly Pay | Immediate OpeningsNexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring skilled Maintenance Mechanics for a food manufacturing facility in the Portage, IN area. If you have experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable company.Why Candidates Apply:Competitive hourly pay up to $38/hrMultiple shifts availableStable, long-term opportunityClean food manufacturing environmentHands-on mechanical workOpportunity to expand technical skillsImmediate openingsResponsibilities:Troubleshoot and repair production equipmentAdjust machinery to ensure optimal performanceRecord downtime and identify causesReplace and repair machine parts as neededSet up equipment on production lines according to specificationsRespond quickly to maintenance issues to support production schedulesParticipate in maintenance and machine training sessionsAssist with continuous improvement initiativesPerform preventive maintenance on equipmentQualifications:1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferredKnowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systemsAbility to troubleshoot and repair equipment independentlyExperience using manual and pneumatic hand toolsStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsAbility to lift up to 25 lbs and reach above shoulder levelGood organizational and communication skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredRelevant certifications are a plusApply in person Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.Please bring 2 forms of employment identification.8135 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322600 W 81st Ave Suite 1A, Merrillville, IN 464106575 Daniel Burnham Dr. Suite C, Portage, IN 46368AI Disclosure:Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.You should be proficient in:Mechanical Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical TroubleshootingPneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment Installation