Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Join Ingredion, a global powerhouse transforming lives through the potential of natural ingredients. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our manufacturing processes run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical issues on plant equipment and execute timely repairs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, including inspections, lubrication, and component replacements to maximize equipment reliability.
• Generate out-of-tolerance reports for equipment found outside of acceptance criteria.
• Perform precision maintenance tasks such as alignment checks, measurement of mechanical clearances, and balancing of rotating equipment.
• Utilize technical documentation to aid in troubleshooting.
• Accurately keep maintenance records of critical and quality-related plant equipment.
• Determine root cause of failure and correct conditions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Repair failures using current procedures and recommend alternative methods of repair.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
• Understand and comply with all OSHA, state/provincial, and local codes.
• Participate in plant training and safety programs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation using Company computerized maintenance management system (SAP).
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, rigging and equipment safeguarding while demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Acquire new mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Ability to complete pre-employment assessments as required
• Pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
• Pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government
• Knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems found in an industrial manufacturing facility
• Ability to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and/or written instructions accurately
• Read, write, and speak English (required)
• OSHA certification (desirable)
• Strong computer skills (UKG, SAP, Excel, Outlook) (desirable)
• Union background (desirable)

Qualifications

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Adaptability to rotating shifts and willingness to work overtime as needed
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with safety standards

Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• OSHA certification (desirable)
• Strong computer skills (UKG, SAP, Excel, Outlook) (desirable)
• Union background (desirable)

Benefits

• Effective the first of the month post-hire - medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, plus a Health Savings Account (HSA) 401K Plan: Up to 3% match, plus an additional 3.5% contribution

Pay

• $36.19 hourly rate

Schedule

• Rotating shifts (8-hour)