Industrial Maintenance Tech; Multicraft​/Mechatronics

Position: Industrial Maintenance Tech (Multicraft / Mechatronics)
Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Multicraft / Mechatronics)

Location:

Evansville, IN

Shift: [Insert Shift, e.g., 2nd or 3rd Shift]

Pay Range: $35.00 - $38.00 / hour (Based on Certification & Experience)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Urgent Hire

About the Role

We are seeking a high-skill Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our food manufacturing team in Evansville. This is not a "general repair" job-we are looking for a specialist who understands the intersection of mechanical systems and high-tech automation. You will be responsible for ensuring 100% uptime on high-speed processing and packaging lines in a climate-controlled, GMP-certified facility.

What You Will Do

• Automation & Control:
  Troubleshoot and program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Electrical Mastery:
  Diagnose complex electrical issues, perform panel building, and maintain logic signal devices.
• Mechanical Systems:
  Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and robotic systems (Dematic/ML20 or similar).
• Digital Workflow:
  Utilize a CMMS to track work orders, inventory, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Maintain a "Zero-Downtime" mentality while adhering to strict OSHA, 5S, and Food Safety (SQF/HACCP) standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  3+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment (Food & Beverage experience preferred).
• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation OR equivalent Journeyman experience.
• Certification:
  State Electrical License or a strong background in Industrial Electrical systems is highly preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with Allen-Bradley software, electrical schematics, and precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Physical:
  Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay:
  Top-of-market hourly rates with significant shift differentials.
• Advanced Tech:
  Work with modern robotics and automation-no "duct tape" fixes.
• Stability:
  We are an essential business with consistent hours and overtime opportunities.
• Benefits:
  Full health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid professional training/certifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.