Job Description

Our Safety Culture:
The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.
Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 2:

Location: We have 2 locations in Crawfordsville: North Plant at 1009 Sloan St.
South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West. This position is for both locations.

Working Hours: 8 and 12 hour fixed and rotating shifts

Hourly Wage: $26.85 - $33.25 an hour with a $.50 shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shifts.

Career Development Path:
• This position is designed for individuals seeking to build a long-term career in skilled industrial trades.
• It offers hands-on training, mentorship, and practical experience for those pursuing a career as a Maintenance Technician, Machinist, or Industrial Electrician.

Additional Incentives:
• $100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• $175 Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Company to provide needed tools.
• Uniforms Provided
• Relocation assistance

As an Industrial Maintenance employee, you will:
• Work in a way that always keeps you and your co-workers safe.
• Trouble shoot, repair and install building and manufacturing equipment.
• Gather information and feedback from other departments around repairs and efficiency of our machines.
• Manufacture and assemble replacement parts for manufacturing equipment using welders, lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and other machine shop equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to perform maintenance functions.
• Learn directly alongside senior technicians to develop advanced skills across mechanical, electrical, and machining disciplines.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial setting (or a strong foundational background with a demonstrated drive to train in advanced trade specialties)
• Ability to lift and carry 20-60 pounds
• Ability to read diagrams, manuals and specifications

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:
Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.