Industrial Maintenance Technician — Food Manufacturing

Location: Portage, IN
Compensation: $33–$38 per hour (weekly pay)
Schedule Options: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
Status: Full-time | Immediate openings

Imagine starting your shift with a quick handoff from the previous crew. A conveyor sensor is misreading, a filler needs adjustment, and a preventive maintenance task is due on a packaging line. You diagnose, repair, document, and get production moving again—safely and efficiently. That’s a typical day for our Industrial Maintenance Technicians supporting a clean, fast-paced food manufacturing operation.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay range of $33–$38/hr (top of range up to $38/hr)
• Choice of multiple shifts to fit your life
• Stable, long-term placement with a respected facility
• Clean, food-grade environment
• Hands-on mechanical work with visible impact
• Room to grow your technical toolkit
• Start quickly—positions available now

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery to minimize downtime
• Fine-tune equipment for optimal throughput and quality
• Accurately log downtime events and root causes
• Replace/repair components and parts as required
• Set up production lines to spec for changeovers
• Respond rapidly to calls to support on-time schedules
• Join maintenance and equipment training to sharpen skills
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance

What you bring

• 1–2 years of maintenance mechanic experience preferred
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Proven ability to independently diagnose and fix equipment issues
• Comfort using manual and pneumatic hand tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and reach above shoulder height
• Clear, organized communicator and team contributor
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Relevant certifications are a plus

How to apply (walk-in)

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.

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring for a partner facility in Portage, IN.