Plant Industrial Mechanic

Job Title: Industrial Mechanic 
Location: Lakeland, FL
Shift: 6am-6pm Alternating Schedule
Pay: $32-$35/hourly DOE

Job Overview 
The Industrial Mechanic supports food manufacturing and packaging operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. This role ensures safe, efficient production while meeting quality, safety, and operational standards. 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment 

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to reduce downtime 

• Install, align, and adjust conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and drives 

• Diagnose and repair electrical components including sensors, switches, relays, and control panels 

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and manuals 

• Complete minor fabrication, welding, and machining as needed 

• Assist with installation, testing, and startup of new or modified equipment 

• Document maintenance work using a CMMS system 

• Follow safety, food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards 

• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams on root cause analysis and improvements 

• Support line changeovers, calibrations, and process adjustments 

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives 

• Perform other duties as assigned 
   

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED required 

• Technical or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or related field preferred 

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience preferred 

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; PLC experience preferred 

• Ability to safely use tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment 
   

Physical Requirements 

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work on feet for extended periods. Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in varying temperatures, shifts, weekends, and overtime as required. 
 

Why Work With Us? 

• Stable, essential manufacturing environment 

• Hands-on technical work with modern equipment 

• Team-oriented culture with strong collaboration 

• Focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement 

• Opportunity to grow and expand maintenance skills 
  
   

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.