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Indiana has a low cost of living, and home prices in Indiana are among the most affordable in the country. Coupled with a strong economy, the Hoosier state is an ideal place for veterans, especially those who love basketball - Indiana has generated the fifth-highest number of professional basketball players per capita of any state.

The Top Industries for Veterans in Indiana

Indiana has the nation's second-largest automotive industry and is leading the U.S. in manufacturing job growth. Energy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture are also some of the biggest industries in the state.

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Electrical Field Service Specialist
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8619264
Date Posted: 6/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: East Chicago, IN
Category: Industrial
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Job Description

The Electrical Field Service Technician/Engineer will be responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of preventive/predictive programs and corrective maintenance solutions for electrical systems and equipment in multiple facilities. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations in the field.

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment including Substations, Breakers, Switchgear, MCCs, Protective Relay systems, Battery and UPS systems and Transformers with voltages up to 138kV.
Induction and synchronous motors up to 40,000 hp and 15,000 volts.
Plan, schedule, coordinate, lead and perform preventive & corrective maintenance based on established procedures.
Plan, schedule, coordinate, lead and perform predictive maintenance - such as IR Thermography, Transformer Oil Analysis, Partial Discharge Analysis and Power Quality Analysis.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 20% out of town travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours is required. Employee will be required to work in all weather conditions and must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts and crane baskets.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Medium to high voltage is a must, overtime is available
Candidate must be willing to travel up to 30%
MUST Electrical experience- Electrician, Nuke EM, cannot be an ET or Mech
Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive maintenance of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
Excellent communication and team interaction skills.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
Experience using computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.).

Company Description:

Leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2019 sales of $28 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. This is one of Orion's oldest partnerships, dating back over 30 years. They have proven time and again that they value your veteran technical training and intangibles. This is an organization that continues to grow and provided stable employment to technicians throughout the country regardless of the economy. When you join this company, you'll have the ability to progress internally or relocate to other locations when opportunities are available.

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Area Operations Lead
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8369117
Date Posted: 5/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $40 - $45

Job Description

A rapidly scaling advanced materials manufacturing organization is seeking Operations Area Leads to support the startup and expansion of multiple rare earth processing production lines in Central Indiana. This organization is building a high-performance operational culture focused on safety, procedural discipline, operational reliability, and continuous improvement within a highly technical industrial processing environment.

This is a hands-on frontline leadership role responsible for leading small operator teams while directly supporting daily plant operations, troubleshooting, process execution, and operational readiness across critical production areas.

The company is in startup and commissioning mode, with several new production lines scheduled to come online over the next 6–12 months. These positions offer the opportunity to play a key role in building operations from the ground up while working alongside engineering, maintenance, and plant leadership teams.

Military technical leadership backgrounds are highly valued for this role, particularly Navy nuclear-trained operators, Engineering Watch Supervisors, ELTs, Leading Petty Officers (LPOs), and Chiefs with strong operational leadership and procedural compliance experience.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead daily operations within assigned production and processing areas
Supervise and support small operator teams during shift operations
Promote strong safety culture, procedural adherence, and operational discipline
Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and operational reliability
Utilize PLC/HMI systems to monitor and support plant operations
Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
Support startup, commissioning, and operational ramp-up activities for new production lines
Assist with process optimization, operational troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead shift turnover communication and operational updates between crews
Support contamination control and high-purity manufacturing standards
Train, mentor, and qualify operators within assigned process areas
Assist with development and revision of SOPs and operational documentation
Support operational readiness and housekeeping standards throughout the facility

Manufacturing Areas May Include

Operations Area Leads may support one or more process areas including:

Material sizing and screening
Solids handling and feedstock preparation
Chemical leaching and filtration
Reactor operations and slurry processing
Chromatography and purification systems
Centrifugation and liquid-solid separation
Thermal processing and calcination
Powder sizing and final packaging operations

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

5+ years of industrial operations, processing, power generation, manufacturing, chemical processing, or military technical experience
Demonstrated leadership experience in operational environments
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Experience operating and monitoring industrial equipment and systems
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving operations environments
Strong communication and shift turnover skills
Comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts
Strong procedural compliance and questioning attitude mindset

Preferred Backgrounds:

Navy Nuclear Power experience highly preferred
Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS) qualification
Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT) experience
Navy MMNs, EMNs, or ETNs with operational leadership experience
LPO, LCPO, or frontline supervisory leadership experience
PLC/HMI operational experience
Chemical processing or high-purity manufacturing experience

Compensation & Benefits

Target compensation approximately $40-$45/hr depending on experience
Overtime eligible with time-and-a-half pay
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) program available
PTO package included
Relocation assistance available (up to approximately $5,000)
Opportunity to participate in a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing operation with long-term advancement potential

Growth Opportunity

This organization is building out multiple operational shifts and production lines over the next several years.
Strong performers will have opportunities to advance into Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and broader plant leadership roles as operations continue to scale.
The company anticipates significant long-term growth across operations leadership, maintenance, engineering, and production management functions.

Schedule & Work Environment

Rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/5 manufacturing operation transitioning toward expanded operations
Typical rotation may include 2-on / 2-off / 3-on / 3-off scheduling
Day/night rotation TBD
Industrial manufacturing environment requiring PPE and operational safety awareness
Startup and commissioning environment requiring adaptability and strong operational ownership

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Maintenance Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1264580
Date Posted: 3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: New Haven, IN
Category: Metals
Salary: $105,000 - $108,000

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance in the Melting Department.

Specific responsibilities include:

Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, project work, and installation of new equipment, organize downturn activities, maintain maintenance records, preventive maintenance and update documentation.
You will work as part of a team to ensure that all preventative and corrective maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
Welding and fabrication as needed.
Monitor and ensure safe work practices.
Occasionally work with chemicals that require full face respirator or SCBA

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Looking for strong multiskilled mechanical technician candidates (with at least some welding experience) with 4+ years of industrial maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
Candidates with at least some electrical knowledge/experience are preferred.
Candidates with some exposure to PLC is a plus.
Looking for candidates that are looking for a great opportunity to grow within a company and make a career with one company.
They are looking for candidates that are willing to work hard and efficiently, so as to make the company more profitable, and as a result make themselves more money in profit sharing.
They want candidates that can work in a fast-paced environment and have good troubleshooting skills; and candidates must be teachable and willing to learn.
Candidates will take a maintenance test that will help determine their weak areas, thus helping determine training deficiencies that would have to be overcome upon hiring. Topics: Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Motors, Circuits, Voltage readings on fuses, Symbols, Logic, and switches.
Must be a team player and a good communicator.
Ability to pass FIT test for full face respirator and SCBA (no beards)

Positive attributes for this job will include the following:

Safety - Demonstrate concern for the safety of self and others and is knowledgeable of and consistently follows all accepted safety practices. Has ability to communicate the importance of a safe work environment and the maintenance of plant equipment in relation to safety.
Communication – Effectively expresses ideas and/or tasks. Clearly express ideas in writing and in good grammatical form. Has ability to convey technical information in a way that can be understood by all team members.
Teamwork - Communicate and work effectively with others to accomplish tasks and achieve goals of the team. Ability to distinguish and align personal needs with needs of the group. Maintains focus on obtaining goals of the division.
Judgment/Decision Making - Is able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and responsibility with a timely systematic approach to decision making. All actions and decisions are in the best interest of company.
Initiative – Demonstrated self-starter, always looking for work that needs to be done and ways to improve. Is energetic and motivating to others
Leadership – Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired, positive direction. Exhibits good judgment in leading others to accomplish the team goals and objectives
Persistence – Must be able to maintain a positive attitude when faced with adversity and to persist in the completion of tasks despite the level of difficulty or frustration involved.
Innovativeness - Generates new ideas and routinely goes beyond the status quo; recognizes the need for new or modified approaches; brings perspectives and approaches together, combining them in creative ways.

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Field Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7867576
Date Posted: 7/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: South Bend, IN
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $31 - $34

Job Description

Position Description: In this role you will be responsible for supporting customers with on-site service, technical support and on-site training. Primary functions of this position are commissioning new equipment; preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment; and telephone customer support. The Field Service Technician also prepares reports documenting the work performed and the performance of the equipment. You will spend your first few weeks training at the home office in Tulsa, OK, then receive OJT with other seasoned FSTs before going out on work calls autonomously.

Some specific responsibilities include:

Provide technical service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes and efficient operation requirements.
Programming and commissioning of Control Systems and Integration with other systems related to building automation.
Be well-versed in multiple controls systems as they may be on a different site each day based on the service calls that come in on a daily basis.
Communicate directly with the customer in order to satisfy the needs regarding the specifics of what is required to solve the issue on a particular site.
Document the services performed on a service call on a FSR (Field Service Report) with details of what the service call consisted of and to document if the call is complete or will require a follow up visit.
Replace failed parts, controllers, wire, relays and devices as required.
Maintain a good disposition with the customers and deal with them in a courteous manner at all times.
Verify devices, panels and annunciators of controls projects.
Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

In order to be successful in this role, you should have good electrical, electronic and/or mechanical aptitude, to include troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of such equipment and systems as AC/DC motors, industrial controls, compressors, backup generators, etc. You should also have a clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc; the ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams; and a working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc (120VAC). You must be comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces. And you must be service-minded and customer-focused.

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