Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician role is centered in the production area, focusing on resolving issues primarily caused by operator errors. The role involves handling both mechanical and electrical repairs, working with components such as photo-eyes, sensors, gears, motor boxes, VFDs, servo drives, and pumps. Machines are controlled via HMI touch screens connected to Allen Bradley PLCs, with tasks ranging from simple adjustments to complex disassembly. Additionally, the technician may perform TIG/MIG welding on stainless steel and engage in custom fabrication work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in production machinery.
• Fix and maintain components such as photo-eyes, sensors, gears, motor boxes, VFDs, servo drives, and pumps.
• Perform mechanical repairs 50% of the time and electrical repairs the remaining 50%.
• Engage in TIG/MIG welding and custom fabrication tasks.
• Work extensively on electrical issues, especially with new automated equipment like packaging and shrink wrapping machines.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of electrical/mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic components and conveyor maintenance.
• Ability to read prints and VFD experience.
• Sensor experience and ownership of personal tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with steam food or packaging equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting skills.

Why Work Here?

The opportunity offers great benefits and the unique perk of working with candy. Employees enjoy a positive and engaging work environment.

Work Environment

The role is set in a food manufacturing environment where the maintenance crib lacks climate control, though the production floor is climate controlled. Employees must adhere to PPE requirements, including wearing beard and hair nets, and avoiding clothing with plastic buttons. Jewelry is limited to plain wedding bands without stones. The facility has a pleasant candy aroma, and the production maintenance department consists of 13 team members across three shifts. The position typically involves night shifts with a schedule of 6 PM to 6 AM, following a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off pattern. Initial training occurs during day shifts, Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.94 - $32.94/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Porte, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.