Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Can you chase down a 480V fault and decode an A‑B PLC alarm?

If yes, you might be the Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician we need in Hammond, Indiana. This third‑shift role keeps a fast-paced production operation running at its best. Onboarding starts on first shift. Expect steady work, company-provided tools, and room to grow.

Your impact

• Restore uptime quickly across industrial machinery and utilities
• Execute PM and PdM tasks to prevent unplanned downtime
• Own mechanical diagnosis on conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V: motors, starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs
• Investigate Allen‑Bradley PLC faults and alarms
• Use meters, testers, and measurement tools to verify root cause
• Apply LOTO and all safety standards every time
• Capture accurate work records and parts usage
• Collaborate with production to drive reliability and continuous improvement

Must‑haves

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting track record
• Hands-on with 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Allen‑Bradley PLC troubleshooting familiarity
• Experience with conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics
• Read and interpret schematics, prints, and manuals
• Proficient with hand/shop tools and electrical test equipment
• Demonstrated Lockout/Tagout use
• Comfort working independently on an off-shift (third shift)

Nice‑to‑haves

• Welding/fabrication
• Forklift certification/experience
• Scissor lift operation
• Background in GMP-regulated environments

Safety & environment

• Industrial manufacturing setting
• Required PPE may include: respirator, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and other PPE as needed
• Potential exposure to lead-containing materials—strict adherence to safety and environmental protocols is required

Schedule & tools

• Third shift; onboarding and training on first shift
• Typical overtime: 0–5 hours/week
• Company-provided tools
• Stable operation with long-term growth potential

Core proficiencies

• 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

Equipment you’ll work with

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