Maintenance Mechanic

100Hires, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is seeking skilled Maintenance Mechanics for a food manufacturing facility in the Portage, IN area. Candidates will troubleshoot and repair production equipment, adjust machinery, and support production schedules on a fast-paced line.

Ideal applicants have 1–2 years of experience, knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Equal opportunity employer with immediate openings.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and reach above shoulder level.
• Good organizational and communication 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 aptitude

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

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.