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Manufacturing maintenance.
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- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-04-21
- Location as listed
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Role
- Maintenance Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: HGC Industries - Indianapolis, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Local- Up to10%, Job Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM M-F), Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair,
Join Our Manufacturing Maintenance Team where your skills keep our equipment operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and making a real impact every day, this is the role for you.
HGC Industries is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing gaskets, sealing surfaces, and stamping. For over 50 years, our customers have trusted us to fulfill their advanced sealing & stamping requirements. We provide technical sealing and stamping solutions to customers around the globe through our excellence in engineering, technology, manufacturing, and customer service. Our mission is to create gaskets and components that satisfy the most complex manufacturing challenges and provide high-quality products and services to the world at a reasonable cost.
At HGC, our employees are the foundation of our success. We encourage our employees to use their strengths, expertise, and determination to deliver on our commitments and achieve individual growth. When you join HGC Industries, you become part of a diverse and collaborative team that drives beyond the ordinary and provides cutting-edge solutions.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The maintenance technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant operations' manufacturing equipment. This position will support the maintenance and operations departments by coordinating routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing faulty components, and maintaining accurate and complete records per work instructions. The maintenance technician contributes to HGCs goals and success by ensuring equipment and machinery operate safely and at peak efficiency. This results in minimal production delays to ensure our products are manufactured effectively and safely.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Diagnose and repair mechanical and machine issues
Disassemble, repair, clean, and test machinery for proper operation
Assist with installing and calibrating new equipment
Conduct routine inspections, perform preventative maintenance, maintain accurate records, and analyze and resolve equipment failures and unexpected breakdowns
Respond to alerts and perform corrective repairs per SOPs
Maintain logs of downtime and manage spare parts inventory
Train production staff on basic maintenance procedures
Replace faulty mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic parts, and diagnose, repair, or replace defective electronic and electrical components
Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery with other technicians
Perform test runs, modifications, and repairs using schematics or manuals
Ensure proper installation and operation of electrical systems
Evaluate jobs in process and on completion to ensure production needs meet safety and work quality expectations
Prepares reports documenting work performed
Supports the development of internal SOPs as well manuals/guides for other departments on equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Proficient math skills, including calculations, fractions, decimals, etc.
Root cause analysis and formal problem-solving ability
Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks based on importance
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Adaptability skills to effectively manage demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Ability to work self-sufficiently to ensure accuracy and quality of tasks
Ability to navigate and resolve internal or external situations effectively and resourcefully
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligence
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, co-workers, and HGC Industries stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS:
Vocational degree, equivalent education, and/or experience in electrical/mechanical fields
Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations relevant to plant operations is required
Skilled in facility systems, equipment operations, and system checks
Proficient in reading blueprints, using hand tools, power tools, test meters, and diagnostic equipment
Knowledgeable in electrical systems, mechanically inclined, and strong problem-solving abilities
Experience with robotic controllers and programming automated machinery is preferred
A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing maintenance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods- 5-10 hours a day
Walking for extended periods- 1-5 hours a day
Frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and/or stairs- when needed
May work with or near dry ice, CO2 gas, and/or silicone
Protective clothing/equipment may be required depending on the job task
Work may be performed in areas of extreme heat
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional (less than 5%) travel to local vendors and suppliers
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Manufacturing plant and office employees can/will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other airborne particles.
HGC Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws.
** This job description summarizes the typical job functions. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and functions may differ from those outlined in this job description and may change at any time.
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