Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -- PLC & Power Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Be the go-to problem solver when the plant is humming

Join a growing manufacturing operation in Hammond, Indiana, and own the health of our production assets overnight. As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll keep equipment reliable, production moving, and teammates safe on a third-shift schedule. Initial training occurs on first shift during onboarding, and you’ll have company-provided tools plus a stable environment with long-term growth opportunities.

A night in this role

You arrive, review the maintenance log, and prioritize calls. A conveyor is down—you isolate power, follow LOTO, and trace the fault to a failed contactor. Later, you swap a pump seal, interpret an Allen‑Bradley PLC alarm, and verify a VFD parameter change with your meter. Before the shift ends, you complete PMs, document work performed, and flag a gearbox vibration trend for predictive follow-up. You leave the line running smoothly for the day crew.

What you'll take on

• Troubleshoot, repair, and sustain industrial production machinery
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans
• Diagnose mechanical systems: conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Work on electrical systems up to 480V: motors, starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs
• Perform Allen‑Bradley PLC fault diagnostics and basic troubleshooting
• Use meters and electrical test equipment to pinpoint issues
• Apply Lockout/Tagout and all plant safety requirements
• Maintain accurate CMMS/maintenance documentation
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
• Work independently while collaborating with operations and maintenance teammates

What you bringRequired

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting and repair capability
• Hands-on experience with 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Allen‑Bradley PLC troubleshooting exposure
• Background with conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Ability to read/interpret technical documentation and electrical schematics
• Comfort using hand/shop tools and electrical test instruments
• Solid Lockout/Tagout knowledge
• Ability to work independently on an off-shift (third shift)

Preferred

• Welding and fabrication
• Forklift operation
• Scissor lift experience
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing

Work environment & safety

Work takes place in an industrial manufacturing facility. Required PPE may include:

• Respirator
• Steel-toed boots
• Hearing protection
• Additional PPE as required

You may work around lead-containing materials and must strictly follow all safety and environmental protocols.

Schedule, tools, and growth

• Third-shift role; onboarding/training conducted on first shift
• Typical overtime: 0–5 hours per week
• Company-provided tools
• Stable manufacturing operation with long-term growth opportunities

Where you excel

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical troubleshooting and high-voltage safety
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Welding setups for production
• Maintenance and repair practices
• Equipment diagnostics & troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical schematic interpretation
• Equipment installation & wiring
• Equipment repair & maintenance

Technologies you’ll use

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors