Proactive Industrial Maintenance Technician

Welch Packaging Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.

You will work with the Maintenance Manager to resolve safety concerns, participate in root-cause analysis, and uphold safety and continuous improvement standards in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrical certification preferred.
• Corrugated packaging industry experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery.
• Ability to use shop tools and equipment (drill press, grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch).
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving aptitude (mechanical & electrical).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order.
• On-call emergency repairs.
• Take control of breakdowns and restore uptime.
• Advance machine safety and housekeeping through continued improvement.
• Coordinate with maintenance crews to complete all preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with machine operators to troubleshoot and identify root causes.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively.
• Work with Maintenance Manager to resolve safety issues and improve processes.
• Maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Shop tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Welch Packaging Group in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.

You will work with the Maintenance Manager to resolve safety concerns, participate in root-cause analysis, and uphold safety and continuous improvement standards in a fast-paced packaging environment.