Find & Apply For Industrial Mechanic Jobs in Hammond, Indiana

Step Into the Role Picture your day beginning with a quick status huddle on overnight alarms, then moving straight to the line where a conveyor gearbox is running hot. You isolate, lock, and tag the system, pull the assembly, and replace worn bearings before shift change. After lunch, you're tracing a 480V starter fault on a mixer motor, reviewing an Allen‑Bradley PLC input card to confirm the signal path (no programming required), and finishing with a round of preventive maintenance to keep production on track. What You'll Own Reliability-focused maintenance across process and packaging equipment in a GMP manufacturing environment Approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical work, balancing hands-on repairs with diagnostics Rapid troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues to minimize downtime Service and rebuild of conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, and rotating equipment Electrical work up to 480

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motors, VFDs, starters, relays, contactors, and associated industrial wiring Allen‑Bradley PLC-controlled equipment troubleshooting (I/O, sensors, interlocks; programming not required) Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to guide repairs and improvements Root cause analysis to drive sustainable fixes and improved equipment uptime Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all plant safety standards What You Bring 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience Expert mechanical troubleshooting with solid hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge Hands-on experience with 120/208/240/480 VAC systems and industrial electrical components Exposure to Allen‑Bradley PLC-controlled machinery (troubleshooting only) Proven ability to prioritize independently and manage multiple maintenance tickets Preferred Extras Welding and fabrication exposure Forklift and scissor lift operation Basic pipefitting Background in GMP settings such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical Environment & Safety Work is performed in a GMP production facility. You'll have the right tools and are expected to wear required PPE—including steel-toed boots, hearing protection, respirators, and task-specific protective gear. Technical Proficiencies Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting Preventive maintenance and equipment inspections Industrial electrical systems and high-voltage work Pneumatics diagnosis and repair Electrical installation and low-voltage cabling Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) best practices Tools & Technologies You'll Use Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Allen‑Bradley PLC-based systems Conveyor systems Servo motors