Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Industrial Manufacturing

Location : Hartford City, IN

Pay : $29.00–$31.50 / hour + OT & Quarterly Bonuses

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 7 : 00AM–3 : 30PM (On-Call Rotation Required)

Employment Type : Direct Hire through Aegis Worldwide

Overview :

Aegis Worldwide is partnered with a leading industrial manufacturer in the recycled containerboard industry, seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Hartford City team. This is a hands-on, multi-craft maintenance role within a true industrial manufacturing setting—ideal for someone who enjoys working with large-scale, mechanical equipment and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The Maintenance Technician will perform a wide range of duties, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production and facility machinery. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical aptitude, a solid electrical foundation, and a self-starting, problem-solving mindset.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform diversified maintenance duties to install, repair, and maintain industrial production machines and facility systems.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems (up to 480V, 3-phase motors).

Execute both emergency and scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure maximum equipment uptime.

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders to determine necessary repairs.

Perform regular preventive maintenance and inspections on equipment and facilities.

Safely use a variety of hand tools, power tools, meters, and material-handling equipment.

Support continuous improvement and special projects as business needs arise.

Work within a team environment while maintaining a high degree of self-direction and accountability.

What We’re Looking For :

Minimum of 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (required).

Strong mechanical aptitude —experience with gears, bearings, pumps, valves, piping systems, and manual industrial machinery.

Basic to intermediate electrical knowledge , including work with 3-phase, 480V motors.

Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled, true industrial environment with older equipment.

Open to an on-call rotation schedule shared with other technicians.

Self-motivated and team-oriented individual who can adapt to changes in production pace.

Preferred Qualifications :

PLC experience is a plus (but not required).

Previous experience in paper processing, corrugated packaging, or similar heavy industrial environments.

Formal technical training or apprenticeship background preferred.

Compensation & Benefits :

Pay : $29.00–$31.50 / hour (based on experience)

Overtime : Paid at 1.5x hourly rate

Quarterly Bonuses : Up to $1,600 (typically $800–$1,200)

Merit Increases : Annual (typically 1–4% each April)

PTO : Accrues each pay period (~80 hours / year) + 3 personal days

Holidays : 9 paid

Tool Allowance : $0.15 / hour worked

Cell Phone Stipend : $12.70 / week

PPE Allowances : $200 each for safety glasses & steel-toed boots

Benefits : Medical (PPO & HSA options), dental, vision, paid life insurance (up to $50K), and 401(k) match up to 6%

Training : Opportunity for continued education and technical skill development

Work Environment :

Loud industrial setting with moving mechanical parts.

Exposure to humid conditions, vibrations, and occasional fumes or airborne particles.

Non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

About the Team & Culture :

This facility operates with a strong blue-collar, team-focused culture where everyone takes ownership of their work. The maintenance leadership team—including the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor—both started in hands-on roles and have worked their way up, fostering an environment of mentorship and collaboration. The setting is industrial and fast-paced, with older, high-powered equipment that demands real hands-on skill and initiative.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Technician ready to take on a rewarding opportunity with growth potential, apply today with Aegis Worldwide to be considered.