Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This hands-on Maintenance Technician role in Indianapolis focuses on keeping production equipment running reliably in a fast-paced, food-grade plastics manufacturing environment. You will primarily perform mechanical maintenance with some electrical work, supporting blow molding and injection molding operations while troubleshooting issues, performing repairs, and driving preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on trimming machines, strappers, cylinders, air fittings, and conveyor systems to ensure consistent and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues (approximately 85% of the work) and electrical systems (approximately 15% of the work) to quickly identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves and related components, to support production equipment.
• Assist with robotic troubleshooting, including Fanuc robotics, to support automated equipment and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Support maintenance on motors, 3-phase power equipment, and industrial machinery in a plastics manufacturing environment.
• Perform basic electrical work up to 480V, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical components within safety guidelines.
• Work on and support equipment used in blow molding and injection molding processes for plastic containers.
• Use welding (MIG) skills as needed for repairs, fabrication, or reinforcement of equipment and components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food-grade or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, particularly in blow molded plastic containers.
• Comfort working with conveyor systems, trimming machines, and related packaging equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing operation with a solid and long-standing customer base, providing strong job security and long-term career potential. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, health, vision, and life insurance. You can participate in a 401(k) plan, accrue up to two weeks of paid time off, and receive a tool allowance and a boot allowance to support your work on the floor. Overtime opportunities are available, enabling you to increase your earnings while contributing to a high-performing maintenance team. The culture emphasizes safety, quality, and independence, giving you the trust and autonomy to own your work while being supported by a collaborative team.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small, food-grade manufacturing facility in Indianapolis that produces plastic containers. The environment emphasizes cleanliness and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. On the production floor, you must wear hair nets, beard nets (as applicable), safety glasses, and steel-toe footwear at all times to meet food-grade and safety requirements. The facility operates with a strong focus on industrial equipment such as trimming machines, strappers, conveyor systems, blow molding and injection molding machinery, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and Fanuc robotics. Safety and quality are top priorities, and the team is encouraged to work independently while maintaining clear communication and adherence to established procedures.

This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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