Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Role:  Maintenance Technician

Location:  Selko – 1550 Research Way, Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Weekend Nights (6pm-6am) – Week 1:  Fri/Sat/Sun, Week 2:  Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

Vacancy Type:  Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own your career as a Maintenance Technician at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will embody Nutreco’s "Own It" spirit by taking full accountability for the critical equipment that helps feed the world. You will execute both preventative and corrective maintenance across a diverse range of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, utilizing technical diagrams and your analytical expertise to troubleshoot complex malfunctions independently. Beyond just fixing machinery, you will collaborate closely with production teams and outside contractors to minimize downtime, while proactively ensuring a culture of safety and strict adherence to HACCP procedures. By managing your responsibilities with pride and precision, you will play a vital role in optimizing our facility's performance and ensuring we deliver on our global mission.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Maintenance Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment and is ready to "Own It" by taking personal pride in the reliability of our operations. You are a versatile problem-solver with a strong mechanical background and deep technical knowledge of pumps, hydraulics, and PLC systems, capable of diagnosing complex issues independently. Beyond your technical expertise, we are looking for a disciplined professional who values safety above all else, demonstrates excellent organizational skills, and possesses the communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. If you are a resilient individual who is comfortable working in a physically demanding environment and is committed to upholding rigorous quality standards like HACCP, you will be a vital asset to our mission of feeding the world.

You’ll also need:

• Industrial Maintenance Expertise: Proven experience in an industrialized manufacturing environment with a deep working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems (up to 480), including pumps, valves, piping, and motors.

• Diagnostic & Analytical Proficiency: The ability to interpret complex technical documents—such as P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), blueprints, and engineering specifications—to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions efficiently.

• Operational Independence: A self-starter mindset with the organizational skills to manage time and maintenance tasks independently, ensuring minimal production downtime without constant supervision.

• Safety & Quality Leadership: A disciplined commitment to safety protocols and HACCP procedures, with the confidence to ensure that all co-workers and outside contractors adhere to these rigorous standards.

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with production staff, engineers, and service technicians to solve problems and optimize facility performance.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA  

• Disability and Life insurance  

• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs 

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement  

• 80 hours vacation time and 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days

• Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance 

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part yo