Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician (Food and Beverage Manufacturing)

Indinanapolis, IN

$30-$40/hr. + $1 shift differencial

NIGHT SHIFT

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the operation and upkeep of high-speed beverage production equipment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery to ensure maximum uptime, product quality, and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Maintain and repair equipment such as fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, pumps, and mixers
• Diagnose PLC-controlled systems and assist with basic troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Perform equipment changeovers and line adjustments for different product runs
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation (CMMS systems)
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP) and plant safety procedures
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to improve equipment performance

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (technical certification or associate degree preferred)
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of industrial equipment and systems
• Experience with motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, and pumps
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills (sensors, relays, wiring, VFDs)
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage or packaging manufacturing
• Knowledge of high-speed bottling or canning lines
• PLC troubleshooting and basic programming knowledge
• Welding and fabrication experience (MIG/TIG preferred)
• Experience with automation, robotics, or vision systems
• Understanding of sanitary design and food-grade equipment