Maintenance Technician

Trillium Professional is now seeking a 1st shift Maintenance Technician in LaPorte IN (corrugated manufacturer)!

1st Shift: 6/6:30AM - 2/2:30PM

• Minimal weekend OT.
• Sporadic OT during week. Candidate must be comfortable with this.

Pay Rate: $32-38 (based on applicable experience/skills noted in job description)

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining production machinery, mechanical systems, and facility equipment. This role supports operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and a safe working environment within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Building maintenance not required as part of role.

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively in a small team setting.
• Communicates clearly and consistently.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude.
• Is willing to learn from experienced team members.
• Enjoys working with people and collaborating to get the job done.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and conveyor systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues by observation, testing, and sound analysis.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, and reassemble machinery and components.
• Inspect parts for defects, wear, and dimensional accuracy.
• Adjust and align functional parts and control instruments.
• Install new or upgraded mechanical and structural components.
• Lubricate, clean, and service equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Start and test equipment to verify proper operation.
• Operate maintenance tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Document maintenance work and track equipment history.
• Identify and communicate future maintenance or equipment needs.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Team-First Mindset.
• Reliable, collaborative, and service-oriented.
• Willing to step in and assist wherever needed.
• Clear communicator and active listener.
• Brings energy and a strong work ethic.

• Takes responsibility for work and outcomes.
• Proactively identifies improvements and solutions.
• Handles conflict professionally and constructively.
• Balances firmness with flexibility.
• Holds self and others accountable.

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent changes.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and move 10-100 lbs throughout shift.

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). Must be comfortable using Excel frequently.
• ERP systems (e.g., HRMS, Amtech, Parabox, or similar).
• ADP Workforce Now.

• GED or high school diploma.
• Electrical experience.
• Hydraulics experience.
• MIG and/or TIG welding.
• PLC experience.
• Preventative maintenance experience.
• Prior experience using ERP or maintenance tracking systems.

Apply now!

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.