Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Indy North, 5550 West 74th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with a knack for fixing things? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our friendly team as a Maintenance Mechanic in the dynamic warehousing industry. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that all equipment and machinery are running properly. You will be solving problems, repairing equipment, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of systems and equipment within our warehouses.

Whether it’s helping to keep our conveyor systems running or ensuring that our climate control systems function flawlessly. You’ll work closely with a supportive team that values collaboration and communication. We’re looking for someone who not only has the technical skills but also shares our commitment to safety and excellence. If you enjoy a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same, we encourage you to apply and become a key player in our mission to deliver top‑notch service to our customers while keeping our operations running smoothly!

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
• Respond swiftly to maintenance requests from team members and management.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with team members to improve maintenance processes and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in mechanics is a plus.
• Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems - such as, conveyor systems and components, Shanklin wrappers, pallet stretch wrappers
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, stoop, bend, and twist throughout an 8 to 10‑hour shift.
• Ability to work in a non‑climate controlled environment (if it’s hot out, it’s hot inside…)

• Pay: ranges from $24.50/hr to $27.00/hr depending on prior experience
• Shift
  : 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday - Friday, with mandatory overtime as needed.
• Location:Indy North - 5550 W. 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team‑winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new e join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact

* This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

Indy North, 5550 West 74th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America