Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic Portage, IN $33 – $38/hour1st, 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  W 81st Ave Suite 1A, Merrillville, IN  Daniel Burnham Dr. Suite C, Portage, IN 46368AI 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.