Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic Level II is a journey level role responsible for supporting reliable plant operations by performing advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair activities across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Technicians at this level work more independently than Level I staff, handling a broader range of duties and moderately complex tasks with minimal supervision. This position helps maintain equipment performance, applies safety and food quality standards, uses CMMS systems to track work, and contributes to continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing a wide range of duties including diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems issues.
• Conducting moderately complex preventive and predictive maintenance using some external measuring tools.
• Troubleshooting and resolving equipment breakdowns efficiently to minimize production downtime.
• Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record activities and manage work orders.
• Occasionally providing technical guidance or instruction to less experienced staff.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 5 years of maintenance mechanic experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual preferred English and Spanish
• Solid teamwork skills
• Ability to read and write in English
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Moderate knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Basic knowledge of PLC Programmable Logic Controller systems preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work within timelines and under pressure based on production needs
• Availability to work scheduled hours, including weekends as required
• Ability to stand, bend, and climb stairs for extended periods (10–12 hours per day as needed)
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (32–36 &degree;F)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the day

WHY JOIN US?

• Play a key role in the launch of a next-generation facility
• Work with a collaborative and innovation-driven team
• Help deliver high-quality, safe, and delicious food products to consumers
• Contribute to the future of food manufacturing through automation and sustainability

$33.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus the $1.50 shift differential.

10:30 pm to 6:00 am

Permanent plus benefits

East Chicago, IN 46312

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All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

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All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.CB3