We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a growing manufacturing operation in Hammond, Indiana. This position is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting industrial equipment, solving mechanical and electrical issues, and working in a fast-paced production environment.
This is a third-shift opportunity supporting plant operations, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance initiatives across the facility.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment and machinery
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
- Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs
- Perform Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting and fault diagnostics
- Utilize electrical testing equipment and meters to identify equipment issues
- Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and all plant safety requirements
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records
- Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
- Work independently while collaborating with operations and maintenance team members
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
- Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V
- Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience
- Experience working with conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics
- Experience using hand tools, shop tools, and electrical testing equipment
- Lockout/Tagout experience
- Ability to work independently on an off-shift schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Forklift experience
- Scissor lift experience
- Experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
Work Environment
This position operates within an industrial manufacturing facility where employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
- Respirator
- Steel-toed boots
- Hearing protection
- Additional PPE as required
Employees may work around lead-containing materials and must be comfortable following all safety and environmental protocols.
Additional Information
- Training will be conducted on first shift during the initial onboarding period
- Typical overtime ranges from 0–5 hours per week
- Company-provided tools
- Stable manufacturing environment with long-term growth opportunities
You should be proficient in:
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- High Voltage Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Welding Setups for Production
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Schematic Reading
- Equipment Installation & Wiring
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Conveyor Systems
- Servo Motors