Maintenance Technician

Veteran Hiring Solutions • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on multicraft role is a natural fit for veterans with mechanical aptitude, a mission-first mindset, and the discipline to keep a production floor running at full tempo. The work is roughly 75% mechanical with a meaningful electrical and electronic controls component, supporting a plastics manufacturing facility that runs hard and takes care of its people. The company is a family-run plastics manufacturer with strong community roots and a culture where people come to work and stay. This role offers good pay, job security, and a clear path for advancement, as evidenced by a veteran hired six months ago who has already moved to 1st shift.

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
• 2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician (preferred)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, including pneumatics and hydraulics
• Electrical or electronic controls experience
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Both breakdown and preventative maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams
• Forklift and scissor lift experience; ability to pass forklift and respirator fit tests
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment (very hot or very cold)
• Available for overtime with minimal notice; dependable attendance record
• Accountable and dependable with a proven track record of owning mistakes and improving

Nice To Haves

• Cranes and rigging experience

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on all facility equipment
• Respond to production line breakdowns and restore operations with urgency
• Document completed work including logs, data reports, and maintenance procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, warehouse, and quality teams on maintenance needs
• Maintain shop organization, parts inventory, and full compliance with safety regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability insurance
• 104 hours PTO in year one
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match when employee contributes 6%
• $500/year wellness bonus (gym, running shoes, health and wellness expenses)
• Quarterly sales goal bonus for all employees
• Christmas bonus (varies year to year)
• Family-oriented culture: summer family picnics, winter dinner for employees and guests, holiday turkeys and hams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed