Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Indiana
Plant Maintenance Technician jobs in Indiana are consistently active, driven by the state's deep concentration of manufacturing, automotive assembly, and pharmaceutical production facilities that depend on round-the-clock equipment reliability. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Elkhart are the heaviest hiring markets, with established employers like Eli Lilly, Stellantis, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive maintaining large maintenance teams across their Indiana operations. Electrical systems troubleshooting, hydraulics, and PLC programming are the sub-specialties appearing most often in Indiana postings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 19+ Plant Maintenance Technician jobs
Description
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As a Manager Maintenance you will be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Participate in setting objectives, plan development and performance review of plant performance, as a member of the Plant Leadership Team.
- Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the ethanol industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
- Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
- Maintain and repair maintenance shop equipment.
- Establish and maintain computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
- Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations or solving maintenance-related problems.
- Supervise plant maintenance personnel.
- Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
- Communicate regularly with maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
- Assist with hiring of maintenance personnel.
- Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians.
- Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.
- Ensure all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.
- Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems.
- Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate/solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate and carry out projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
- Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are met at all times.
- Direct, maintain and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians.
- Coordinate activities with other departments.
- Communicate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
- Communicate directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
- Act as a lead for turnaround planning activities.
- Manage and facilitate work scope development for contractors during turnarounds.
- Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Relocation assistance is available.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Ten years of experience in the maintenance and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility required.
- Supervisory experience required.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Bluffton and how we’re making a difference there.
Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
- LI-LP1
Job:
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/MaintenancePrimary Location:
US-IN-BlufftonJob Posting
Oct 30, 2026, 2:10:07 PMUnposting Date
OngoingDescription
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As a Manager Maintenance you will be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Participate in setting objectives, plan development and performance review of plant performance, as a member of the Plant Leadership Team.
- Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the ethanol industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
- Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
- Maintain and repair maintenance shop equipment.
- Establish and maintain computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
- Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations or solving maintenance-related problems.
- Supervise plant maintenance personnel.
- Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
- Communicate regularly with maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
- Assist with hiring of maintenance personnel.
- Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians.
- Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.
- Ensure all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.
- Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems.
- Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate/solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate and carry out projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
- Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are met at all times.
- Direct, maintain and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians.
- Coordinate activities with other departments.
- Communicate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
- Communicate directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
- Act as a lead for turnaround planning activities.
- Manage and facilitate work scope development for contractors during turnarounds.
- Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Relocation assistance is available.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Ten years of experience in the maintenance and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility required.
- Supervisory experience required.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Bluffton and how we’re making a difference there.
Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
- LI-LP1
Job:
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/MaintenancePrimary Location:
US-IN-BlufftonJob Posting
Oct 30, 2026, 2:10:07 PMUnposting Date
OngoingSee All 19 Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Indiana
Find roles in Indiana that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsPlant Maintenance Technician Jobs by City in Indiana
Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Plant Maintenance Technician Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant maintenance technician jobs across Indiana.
- Two or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
- Proficiency reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals for industrial equipment
- Experience with programmable logic controllers such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms
- Completion of a technical diploma, associate degree, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and scheduled maintenance shutdowns
Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant maintenance technician in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers hire plant maintenance technicians who hold a technical diploma or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field from a community college such as Ivy Tech Community College. Indiana does not require a state-issued license specifically for plant maintenance technicians, but employers routinely prefer candidates with documented electrical or mechanical certifications. Completing an apprenticeship through a local union or an employer-sponsored program is another well-established path into the role.
Which companies hire plant maintenance technicians in Indiana?
Employers hiring plant maintenance technicians in Indiana right now include Valero, The Andersons, and Amrize, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's dense concentration of automotive, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods manufacturers means openings are distributed across a wide range of facility sizes and industries throughout the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most plant maintenance technician jobs?
Fort Wayne, Bluffton, and Indianapolis hold the most plant maintenance technician openings in Indiana. Indianapolis anchors demand through its pharmaceutical, logistics, and food processing sectors, while Fort Wayne and Elkhart reflect the region's heavy automotive and recreational vehicle manufacturing base that requires large on-site maintenance crews year-round.
Are there remote plant maintenance technician jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant maintenance technicians work hands-on with physical equipment and facilities, so the role is almost entirely on-site by nature. About 0% of plant maintenance technician openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically involve documentation, vendor coordination, or maintenance planning responsibilities rather than direct equipment work.
How can I get hired as a plant maintenance technician in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic starting point is enrolling in Ivy Tech Community College's industrial maintenance or mechatronics program, which connects students directly to Indiana manufacturers through co-op and internship placements. Large Indiana employers like Subaru of Indiana Automotive and Eli Lilly run structured entry-level maintenance programs for candidates still building experience. Lateral moves from production operator, machine operator, or custodial technician roles at the same facility are a common internal pathway, and earning an OSHA 10 card or a basic electrical certification gives entry-level applicants a concrete credential advantage.
Where can I find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across the state's manufacturing and industrial sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and technical background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
See All 19 Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in Indiana
Find roles in Indiana that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs