Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Manta Resources; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food processing seeks talented Maintenance Technicians/Mechanics to join their growing team. This dynamic role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-volume manufacturing equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with FDA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a commitment to career growth and leadership training, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and contribute to a vital industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in maintenance roles with strong mechanical skills.
• Experience with FDA-regulated environments and conveyance systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mechanical issues promptly and efficiently.
• Complete maintenance projects and follow GMPs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Experience in maintenance mechanic/technician role

Tools

CMMS work order systems

Electrical schematics reading

Mechanical diagrams reading

Job description

Reference Number: JLS-5370-5372
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Maintenance Technician / Mechanic (Greater Indianapolis, IN)

An FDA processing & packaging facility is growing and needs more talented Technicians/Mechanics to join the team on a direct hire basis. As a team member, Technicians/Mechanics maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-volume food manufacturing equipment, prioritizing personnel and food safety always. An entrepreneurial spirit and out-of-box thinker is needed to share new ideas & solutions.

Responsibilities

• Respond & react to mechanical issues in the production environment in a timely & efficient manner.
• Complete maintenance projects - PM tasks and work orders as assigned.
• Read electrical schematics & mechanical diagrams.
• Write parts requests, complete work orders, & write corrective work orders.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform building inspections & routines.
• Communicate with other team members.
• Perform Lock-Out-Tag-Out when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years work experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role within manufacturing (welding, machining, plumbing, pipefitting, electricity).
• Must have strong mechanical & troubleshooting skills in AC/DC motors, motor control circuits, photo-eyes, sensors, etc., plus experience on conveyance systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS work order systems.
• Experience working within an FDA-regulated setting is required.
• Must have good attention to detail & be able to understand verbal & written instructions in English.
• Experience reading blueprints & drawings is a necessity.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to work at heights from ladders or scissor lifts.
• Must be able to work around very strong magnets.
• A degree is not necessary as Leadership believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing one’s potential.
• Nights 6:00pm-6:00am (48-hour weeks) on a Continental Shift w/a twist.
• $30.25 or $34.75 plus $1.00 shift differential for Level 1 and Level 2 Technicians.