Plant Industrial Mechanic

ManpowerGroup; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Industrial Mechanic in Lakeland, FL to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment in a food manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production lines, read schematics, and support safety and GMP standards.

This role offers an alternating 6am-6pm shift, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to grow your maintenance skills within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; PLC experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to reduce downtime.
• Install, align, and adjust conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and drives.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components including sensors, switches, relays, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Complete minor fabrication, welding, and machining as needed.
• Assist with installation, testing, and startup of new or modified equipment.
• Document maintenance work using a CMMS system.
• Follow safety, food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams on root cause analysis and improvements.
• Support line changeovers, calibrations, and process adjustments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Industrial Maintenance training

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Mechanic

Location: Lakeland, FL

Shift: 6am-6pm Alternating Schedule

Pay: $32-$35/hourly DOE

Job Overview

The Industrial Mechanic supports food manufacturing and packaging operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. This role ensures safe, efficient production while meeting quality, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to reduce downtime

• Install, align, and adjust conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and drives

• Diagnose and repair electrical components including sensors, switches, relays, and control panels

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and manuals

• Complete minor fabrication, welding, and machining as needed

• Assist with installation, testing, and startup of new or modified equipment

• Document maintenance work using a CMMS system

• Follow safety, food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards

• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams on root cause analysis and improvements

• Support line changeovers, calibrations, and process adjustments

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Technical or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or related field preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience preferred

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; PLC experience preferred

• Ability to safely use tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work on feet for extended periods. Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in varying temperatures, shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.

Why Work With Us?

• Stable, essential manufacturing environment

• Hands-on technical work with modern equipment

• Team-oriented culture with strong collaboration

• Focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

• Opportunity to grow and expand maintenance skills

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.