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Maintenance Mechanic

Chief
Rensselaer, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Chief Buildings is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join the Chief team. In this role, you will perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on facility infrastructure and industrial equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. To be successful in this position, you should have strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to maintenance, and a commitment to safety and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including equipment installation, modifications, and electrical wiring.
  • Interpret equipment manuals and technical drawings to guide repairs and adjustments.
  • Manage parts inventory and maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Operate mobile and aerial equipment safely while demonstrating strong time management, communication, and independent work skills.

Shift:

  • Nights

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, SC.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Employee discounts
  • Education assistance
  • And much more.

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