Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Maintenance Mechanic

• Portage, IN

• $33 – $38/hour

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Available

• Full-Time | Weekly Pay | Immediate Openings

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring skilled Maintenance Mechanics for a food manufacturing facility in the Portage, IN area. If you have experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable company.

Why Candidates Apply:

• Competitive hourly pay up to $38/hr

• Multiple shifts available

• Stable, long-term opportunity

• Clean food manufacturing environment

• Hands-on mechanical work

• Opportunity to expand technical skills

• Immediate openings

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment

• Adjust machinery to ensure optimal performance

• Record downtime and identify causes

• Replace and repair machine parts as needed

• Set up equipment on production lines according to specifications

• Respond quickly to maintenance issues to support production schedules

• Participate in maintenance and machine training sessions

• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferred

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment independently

• Experience using manual and pneumatic hand tools

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and reach above shoulder level

• Good organizational and communication skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Relevant certifications are a plus

Apply in person Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Please bring 2 forms of employment identification.

• 8135 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322

• 600 W 81st Ave Suite 1A, Merrillville, IN 46410

• 6575 Daniel Burnham Dr. Suite C, Portage, IN 46368

AI Disclosure:

Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.