What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Morales Professional, a morales group company?
Maintenance Technician – Boilers, Piping & Industrial Equipment
Full-Time | Lafayette, IN
1st Shift
Compensation: up to $33 - $34 an hour(DOE)
Build Your Career Where Your Skills Matter Most
Are you a hands-on maintenance professional with expertise in boilers, piping, and industrial equipment? Join a stable, high-volume manufacturing operation where your technical skills directly impact plant performance, safety, and uptime.
We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining critical systems. This is a first-shift opportunity offering competitive pay, strong benefits, and long-term career growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial boiler systems, steam, and fluid distribution equipment
- Install, thread, and modify piping systems (black pipe, stainless, copper)
- Service and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime
- Rebuild and install components such as gearboxes, pumps, bearings, shafts, and motors
- Execute maintenance welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) on piping and equipment
- Align, balance, and maintain rotating equipment
- Support equipment installations, startups, and plant improvement projects
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and adhere to lubrication schedules
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and plant safety standards
What You Bring:
- 2–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
- Hands-on experience with boilers, piping systems, and pipefitting
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
- Welding experience (MIG, TIG, Stick preferred)
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Comfortable working at heights up to 80 ft
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and safety standards
- Willingness to earn RCRA & Mobile Equipment Certifications
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- 1st Shift Only – No nights, no rotating schedules
- Competitive hourly pay (up to $34/hr DOE)
- Comprehensive benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO & Holidays
- Play a critical role in supporting essential plant systems
- Work in a safety-first, team-oriented culture
- Long-term career growth and skill development
If you're ready to put your mechanical expertise to work in a role where you’re valued every day, apply now and take the next step in your career.
Salary : $33 - $34