Food Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic Job at Nexus Employment Solutions, Portage, IN

  • Nexus Employment Solutions
  • Portage, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Food Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Step into a modern, clean food production facility in Portage, IN, where your mechanical know‑how keeps the lines moving and on schedule. Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is adding experienced Maintenance Mechanics to support a high‑volume plant and drive reliability across multiple production lines.

Compensation & Schedule

  • $33 – $38/hour
  • 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift opportunities
  • Full-Time | Weekly Pay | Immediate Openings

Why join us

  • Competitive hourly pay up to $38/hr
  • Multiple shifts available to fit your schedule
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with room to grow
  • Clean, food-grade manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on mechanical problem solving every day
  • Expand your technical toolkit with new systems
  • Immediate openings

A day in the life

  • Walk the line at start-up, verify equipment readiness, and make fine adjustments for optimal performance.
  • Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime; document causes and corrective actions.
  • Repair or replace worn parts and components to keep machinery within spec.
  • Set up equipment on production lines to meet product and safety requirements.
  • Execute preventive maintenance tasks to improve reliability and throughput.
  • Support production schedules by responding rapidly to maintenance requests.
  • Participate in machine and maintenance training sessions.
  • Contribute ideas to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you bring

  • 1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems
  • Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and repair production equipment
  • Comfortable using manual and pneumatic hand tools
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with solid problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and reach above shoulder level
  • Organized communicator who can track downtime and repairs
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Relevant certifications a plus

How to apply

Apply in person Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please bring 2 forms of employment identification.

  • 8135 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322
  • 600 W 81st Ave Suite 1A, Merrillville, IN 46410
  • 6575 Daniel Burnham Dr. Suite C, Portage, IN 46368

AI 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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