Mechanical Technician Manager

prattexternalcareersite; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Mechanical Technician Manager to lead a site-wide maintenance strategy and build a high-performing mechanical team. You will own mechanical systems, drive reliability improvements, manage outages, and ensure safe, efficient execution across the mill.

You will champion safety, mentor technicians, and oversee capital projects while enforcing mechanical integrity standards. This leadership role shapes operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of boilers, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment.
• Exceptional leadership, crisis management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical documentation (blueprints, P&IDs).

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize site reliability.
• Supervise, hire, and develop a high-performing mechanical team.
• Oversee capital projects and facility outages, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all mechanical integrity standards.
• Provide expert technical mentorship and troubleshooting support across production areas.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Crisis management

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

Lead the mechanical pulse of a state-of-the-art paper mill. As the Mechanical Technician Manager, you aren't just overseeing repairs; you are the architect of reliability and a champion of continuous improvement. You will have full ownership of the site's mechanical systems, leading a dedicated team of technicians to enhance equipment longevity while driving a culture of safety and excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise directly shapes the success and operational efficiency of our mill.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM & BENEFITS

We are committed to your professional growth and well-being, offering a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family:

• Health & Wellness: Participating Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Healthy Lifestyles programs with fitness tracking, gym reimbursement, and annual allowances for work boots ($300) and prescription safety glasses ($250).
• Financial Security: 401K plan with company match, Mill Incentive Program (earn up to 100% of one month’s base salary every quarter), and comprehensive life and income protection plans.
• Professional Development: 100% Tuition Reimbursement and assistance programs to fuel your continued education and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays and vacation, child-bearing and parental leave, and various employee discount plans.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead maintenance strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize site reliability.
• Supervise, hire, and develop a high-performing mechanical team.
• Oversee capital projects and facility outages, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all mechanical integrity standards.
• Provide expert technical mentorship and troubleshooting support across production areas.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of boilers, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment.
• Exceptional leadership, crisis management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical documentation (blueprints, P&IDs).

Note: This role requires the ability to work in a loud industrial environment, stand/walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Unpack your Career

We innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need.

It’s what we do.
Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way.

That’s who we are.
Our entrepreneurial spirit and focus on doing the right thing has always guided us, and we’re seeking visionaries and innovators to design, manufacture, sell, and transport our packaging at Pratt Industries.
Feel what it’s like to make a lasting contribution to the environment, and build a future with the Pratt team.
Sustainable careers start here

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.