Maintenance Mechanic II - $32.75/hr., + $1.00/hr. Shift Differential for Off-shift Hours

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II in Merrillville, IN to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and auxiliary equipment. You will participate in 5S, safety objectives, and asset reliability programs while aligning with company standards.

Requirements include 3-5 years in industrial maintenance, ability to lift 60 lbs, and experience with mechanical systems, fabrication, rigging, and lubrication. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in medium to heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60 lbs and stand/walk for long shifts.
• Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with fabrication including burning, cutting, welding.
• Knowledge of lubrication systems and rigging best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Develop and execute PM, PdM, and CPL programs across assets.
• Plan work with supervisors, secure supplies, and prioritize tasks.
• Log maintenance work, time, materials, and resources used.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment; ensure safe procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and uphold safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities and present solutions to management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical systems

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Stand/walk 12 hours

Troubleshooting

Rigging knowledge

Lubrication systems

Drive trains alignment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork lifts

Drive trains alignment

MIG welding

Lathe milling basics

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic II - $32.75/hr., + $1.00/hr. Shift Differential for Off-shift Hours

Job Category: Indirect Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MAINT013959

• Posted : August 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

Description

Maintenance Mechanic II - $32.75/hr., + $1.00/hr. Shift Differential for Off-shift Hours

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to be based out of Hobart IN. Reporting to the shift Maintenance Supervisor, this person will be responsible for effectively performing preventive and corrective maintenance on the plant’s machinery, and auxiliary equipment. They will also participate in the plant’s 5S program, safety objectives, and facility maintenance according to the company’s safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards.

What you’ll do:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
• Assisting team members with technical issues or advanced problems with given assignments.
• Preparing for production shift, ensuring proper changeover needs are being met.
• Working with the Value Stream Managers and Production Supervisors to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks.
• Developing and executing Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and Critical Parts List (CPL) programs on all assets located within the plant.
• Tracking and logging all maintenance work, checklists, workers time, materials, and other resources used for maintenance purposes.
• Responding to emergency situations including the safety of plant facility and equipment using knowledge of the plant and equipment located therein.
• Operating mobile equipment such as fork trucks and manlifts.
• Ensuring that all operating procedures, maintenance, repairs, and safety guidelines, are being properly followed.
• Identifying enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement to top management.
• Conducting in a manner consistent with Atkore’s mission statement, core values, and other standards of conduct.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in maintenance in medium to heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, power trains, etc.)
• Experience in fabricating, including but not limited to burning, cutting, and welding (stick and MIG)
• Experience in checking and performing alignments on drives and transmissions, and rotating machinery.
• Experience and knowledge of best practices for effective rigging.
• Knowledge in various types of lubrication and lubrication systems.

Basic level experience and knowledge in manual machining using lathes and milling machines.

Advanced level experience and knowledge of operation and maintenance of drive train systems.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Have gained certification for operating fork trucks and other mobile equipment.
• Have acquired basic tube mill process knowledge.
• Embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $32.75/hr. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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