Maintenance Mechanic

Job Overview

Pay rate: starting at $20.68 up to $26.30 per hour (depending on experience). Overtime paid. 8‑hour shift, 5 days a week. Availability to work holidays and weekends is required.

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on mechanical systems of plant machines and equipment including hydraulic, steam, and chemical piping systems.
• Inspect equipment and diagnose malfunctions through preventive maintenance plans, analyze equipment failures and assist in determining root causes.
• Work safely and efficiently in continuous operation facilities.
• Conduct troubleshooting of mechanical machine failures by disassembly, inspection of components, and utilizing technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records of critical and quality‑related plant equipment.
• Determine root cause of failures and correct conditions to prevent recurrence.
• Audit the maintenance program, identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Repair failures using current procedures and recommend alternative repair methods.
• Develop, document, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability.
• Generate out‑of‑tolerance reports for equipment outside acceptance criteria.
• Perform precision maintenance tasks such as alignment checks, measurement of mechanical clearances, and balancing of rotating equipment.
• Execute motor and plant lubrication tasks, ensuring grease quantity and intervals are maintained within guidelines.
• Maintain procedures for critical and quality‑related plant equipment.
• Understand and comply with OSHA, state/provincial, and local codes and participate in plant training and safety programs.
• Use company computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance information.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Acquiring new mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics knowledge as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of industrial maintenance experience and education.
• Technical training in an accredited technical school or equivalent; certification in industrial math, rigging, industrial maintenance, welding, pipe fitting, machining, lubrication, or condition‑based monitoring preferred.
• Minimum three years of general first‑class maintenance experience in an industrial environment. Electrical and control systems experience is preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge or experience with AC/DC voltage preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs and VFDs; prior experience preferred.
• Must complete pre‑employment assessments, pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record, and successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government.
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing facility. Preferred experience includes conveyors, centrifugal pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, material handling systems, or boiler/steam systems.
• Ability to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately.
• Read, write, and speak in English; work effectively in a team environment.
• Computer literate with experience in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to develop and apply mechanical/problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety is a plus.
• Understanding of OSHA rules.

• Ability to work in potentially loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or various weather conditions.
• Capacity to move about in processing areas, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds, standing and walking for sustained periods; climbing stairs and ladders; bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling; and entering tanks.
• Full‑time position; willing to work any day of the week, off shift, and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

• 401(k) match (dollar for dollar) up to 6%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Critical illness insurance and life insurance available.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Ingredion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.