Maker's Pride

Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride  •  Michigan City, IN (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

What We Want to Give You:
We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:
• health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends
2nd Shift: 1:50PM to 10:00PM

The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance which also includes maintaining supporting documentation for the PM’s.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make-adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, order and schedule parts as well as jobs.
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 2 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Plant Leadership and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Preferred Skills:
• Welding and fabrication
• Full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, three-phase motor control
• Troubleshoot AC & DC drives.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
• Manufacturing environment – exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment – must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Maker's Pride

About Maker's Pride

Maker’s Pride is a leading contract manufacturing partner, trusted by some of the world’s most iconic food brands. Headquartered in North America, our team of CPG industry experts has spent the last 16 years driving innovation, quality, and growth. Today, with over 27 facilities across the continent, we produce a wide range of delicious foods enjoyed by millions—though you may not know our name.

Behind the scenes, we collaborate with top brands across multiple categories, including snacks, baked goods, nutrition products, fresh foods, and frozen entrees. Our commitment to excellence has made us one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.

What Drives Our Success?

It’s simple: our people.

At Maker’s Pride, we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where innovation, sustainability, and efficiency are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our team, fostering a culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and internal growth. Our commitment to promoting from within means that when you join Maker’s Pride, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career.

Join Our Team

If you’re looking for a dynamic career in food manufacturing, we want to hear from you. Connect with us today and be part of something bigger.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Downers Grove, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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