Food Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Mechanic

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc

Merrillville, IN

Pay: $27-$35/hr

Shift: Full time

**About the Role**

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When the first batch hits the line, you’re already two steps ahead—machines dialed in, guards checked, and production humming. As a Maintenance professional with Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc., you’ll keep a Portage, IN food manufacturing facility running at peak performance while growing your skill set in a clean, fast-paced environment.

Position Highlights

• Location: Portage, IN
• Compensation: $27 – $35 hourly rate
• Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Available
• Schedule/Status: Full-Time | Weekly Pay | Immediate Openings

Why You’ll Like It Here

• Multiple shifts to match your routine
• Stable, long-term opportunity with steady work
• Clean food manufacturing setting
• Hands-on mechanical problem solving
• Room to broaden technical expertise
• Start right away

A Day in the Life

You’ll move from a rapid-response fix on a packaging line to a planned PM on a depositor, logging root causes along the way. Between changeovers, you’ll adjust, align, and test equipment to hit quality and throughput targets. When parts wear, you’ll swap, rebuild, and verify—keeping production on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime
• Fine-tune machinery for optimal performance and product quality
• Document downtime and analyze causes for continuous improvement
• Repair/replace machine components as required
• Set up equipment on production lines per specification
• Respond quickly to maintenance calls to support schedules
• Participate in equipment and maintenance training
• Contribute to process and reliability improvements
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned assets

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 repair equipment
• Comfort using manual and pneumatic hand tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude with solid problem-solving
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and reach above shoulder level
• Organized with clear communication skills
• 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.