Maintenance Mechanic

$33 - $38 per hour

Nexus Employment Solutions

Portage, IN

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.

You should be proficient in:

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Electrical Troubleshooting
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Repair Skills
Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Equipment Repair & Maintenance
Equipment Installation

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