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Maintenance Technician
No hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Portage, IN!!! (Direct Hire)
A well-established manufacturer in the metals industry is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support operations at its Portage, Indiana facility. This position plays a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and supporting daily production through hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance.
This is a direct-hire opportunity offering long-term stability, excellent benefits, and room for career development in a structured, safety-focused environment.
- Direct hire from day one
- Union membership optional
- Comprehensive health benefits active on day one (Medical/401k)
- Dental and vision coverage begins after 30 days
- Safety boot voucher (metatarsal compliant) provided
Hourly Wage: $30.00+ (based on relevant experience). Second Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Shift differential: $0.35/hour. * Overtime as needed based on production demand.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and equipment needed for repairs and upkeep
- Use technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and specifications to perform repairs
- Assist with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting under the guidance of senior team members
- Help schedule and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Support documentation and data entry tasks related to work orders and system updates (e.g., eMaint)
- Learn how to build and maintain manual parts lists and equipment documentation
- Participate in predictive and preventive maintenance routines
- Collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and identify root causes of recurring issues
- Other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve over time
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- 401(k) with strong company match
- Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and illness
- Parental and maternity leave
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Workplace Culture and Development:
- Clear career growth paths and advancement opportunities
- Strong safety culture exceeding industry standards
- Social events and team-building activities
- Community involvement through local volunteer partnerships
- Tuition assistance and educational reimbursement programs
- Scholarships available for dependents of employees
- Company-sponsored development opportunities
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- High school diploma or GED required
- Familiarity with hand tools and ability to use them appropriately
- Ability to perform basic algebra (including fractions, decimals, and conversions)
- Comfortable using a computer for web searches, data entry, email, and scheduling
- Willingness to learn and seek clarification when needed
- Capable of passing a physical exam covering hearing, vision, lifting, and mobility
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice
Preferred:
- Knowledge of PKC and lateral logic systems
- Welding experience
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems
- Understanding of 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.
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