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Indiana Job Search for Transitioning and Former JMOs, NCOs, and Enlisted Technicians

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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Field Service Mechanic
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4525001
Date Posted: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Remote, IN
Category: Services
Salary: $35 - $45

Job Description

The CNC Machine Tool Mechanic / Commissioning / Service Technician is responsible for performing mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance on large CNC machine tools including vertical lathes, milling machines, and grinders. This role supports the startup, calibration, and optimal performance of precision CNC machinery while working closely with engineers and technicians to improve reliability and efficiency.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in machine tool repair, installation, or CNC equipment maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret PLC architecture, technical manuals, and blueprints
• Experience with servo motors, drives, and motion control systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex mechanical and control systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively

Requirements

• Perform mechanical inspections and troubleshooting on CNC machine tools
• Support commissioning, startup, and calibration of machinery
• Maintain and repair equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and control system issues
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to improve equipment reliability
• Document maintenance activities, findings, and system updates
• Travel to customer sites across the U.S. and Canada to support installations and service

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Technical or engineering degree or certification
• German language skills

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Area Manager-Maintenance & Capital
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 865332
Date Posted: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Mishawaka, IN
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Job Description

Area Manager - Maintenance & Capital (CapEx) is responsible for leading all maintenance operations and capital project execution across the facility. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and drives the successful planning and implementation of capital investments that support plant performance and growth.

Reporting directly to the Director of Plant Operations, this position combines hands-on maintenance leadership with ownership of the full lifecycle of capital projects. The Area Manager ensures all maintenance and engineering activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Maintenance Leadership & Reliability:

Lead and support maintenance technicians to ensure safe and efficient execution of all maintenance activities.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures.
Ensure mechanical, electrical, and utility systems support a 24/7 operation.
Maintain maintenance shop organization and spare parts inventory.

Capital Projects (CapEx):

Lead planning and execution of capital projects including installations and upgrades.
Manage project lifecycle: scope, budget, schedule, execution, and closeout.
Develop and manage CapEx budgets and ROI analysis.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and engineering resources.
Prepare capital requests and business justifications.

Continuous Improvement & Performance:

Drive initiatives focused on reliability, OEE, and efficiency.
Analyze KPIs and implement corrective actions.
Support Lean Manufacturing and waste reduction efforts.
Improve maintenance planning and scheduling processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Procurement.
Support production by resolving maintenance issues.
Collaborate on long-term asset and infrastructure planning.
Serve as technical point of contact for equipment needs.

Compliance, Safety & Food Safety:

Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC, OSHA standards.
Promote a safety-first culture.
Lead incident investigations.
Maintain audit readiness and documentation.

Must-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
5-8 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing CapEx projects required.
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with CMMS and maintenance metrics.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

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Project Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4639840
Date Posted: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Mishawaka, IN
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

Job Description

Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to assist in the management of process and capital projects within our manufacturing plant. This role involves planning, executing, and delivering manufacturing improvements, equipment upgrades, plant expansions, and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met.

Project Planning and Coordination:

Lead and manage manufacturing projects from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, Engineering) to define project objectives, deliverables, and milestones.
Develop detailed project schedules and adjust plans as necessary to meet evolving project demands.

Technical Design and Implementation:

Supervise the design, selection, and installation of new equipment and systems to improve manufacturing processes and efficiency.
Perform feasibility studies, risk assessments, and equipment evaluations to meet safety and operational requirements.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental guidelines.

Cost Control and Budget Management:

Create and manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-effective solutions.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Process Improvement:

Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to enhance operations.

Quality and Compliance:

Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure projects meet internal and external quality standards.
Adhere to OSHA, FDA, environmental, and company-specific regulatory requirements.

Documentation and Reporting:

Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design specs, progress reports, and as-built records.
Communicate project updates, challenges, and resolutions to stakeholders and senior management.

Training and Support:

Provide training to plant personnel on new systems, processes, and equipment.
Support troubleshooting efforts during implementation and post-installation phases.

Must-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with a proven track record of managing technical projects.
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, AutoCAD, or similar software.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, and automation systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement tools.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
PMP (Project Management Professional), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or related certifications are highly desirable.
Ability to work in a manufacturing plant, including standing, walking, climbing, and lifting as required.
Occasional exposure to loud noises, elevated temperatures, and industrial equipment.
Flexibility to work beyond standard hours or on weekends as project timelines dictate.
Knowledge of food or pet food manufacturing processes is a plus.
Working knowledge of Wonderware (AVEVA) or similar HMI/SCADA systems is a plus.
Familiarity with regulatory standards specific to food safety (e.g., FDA, HACCP) is preferred.
A hands-on approach to project execution and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

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Field Electrical Commissioning Specialist
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9868233
Date Posted: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Remote, IN
Category: Services
Salary: $40 - $60

Job Description

The CNC Machine Tool Electrician / Commissioning / Service Technician is responsible for performing electrical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance on large CNC machine tools including vertical lathes, milling machines, and grinders. This role ensures the successful startup, calibration, and operation of high-precision CNC machinery while collaborating with engineers and technicians to optimize performance and reliability.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in machine tool repair, installation, or CNC equipment maintenance
• Strong electrical and CNC aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret PLC architecture, technical manuals, and blueprints
• Experience with servo motors, drives, and motion control systems
• Ability to understand, create, and modify PLC logic
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively

Requirements

• Perform electrical inspections and troubleshooting on CNC machine tools
• Support commissioning, startup, and calibration of high-precision machinery
• Maintain and repair equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Work closely with engineering and technical teams to resolve issues and improve system performance
• Document maintenance activities, findings, and system updates
• Travel to customer sites across the U.S. and Canada to support installations and service

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Technical or engineering degree or certification
• Experience with Siemens 840D sl/pl/Sinumerik One or Heidenhain controls
• German language skills

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Bed Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1643665
Date Posted: 3/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Lawrenceburg, IN
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $24 - $27

Job Description

The Bed Technician is responsible for the assembly, maintenance, repair, and inspection of hospital beds and related medical equipment. This role supports operational efficiency by ensuring all equipment is functioning properly, safe for patient use, and meets quality standards. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble, inspect, and test hospital beds and related medical equipment
Perform preventative maintenance and routine service on equipment
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues
Replace worn or defective parts and ensure proper functionality
Conduct quality checks to ensure equipment meets safety and operational standards
Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet production and service goals
Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Experience using hand and power tools
Ability to read and follow technical instructions or work orders
Basic electrical knowledge is a plus
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to lift, move, and handle equipment as required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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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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Line Technician
Job Ref: # 5927857
Date Posted: 2/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Mishawaka, IN
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $20

Job Description

The Line Tech is an entry-level responsible for supporting production lines by quickly responding to issues as they arise, performing basic troubleshooting, and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. This role is not part of the core Maintenance team but works closely with Maintenance and Production to minimize downtime and support operators. The Line Tech will learn basic mechanical tasks, help with line changeovers, complete required quality checks, and communicate equipment issues that need escalation.

Line Support & Troubleshooting:

Monitor assigned production line(s) and respond immediately when jams, minor mechanical issues, or quality concerns occur.
Perform basic troubleshooting such as clearing minor jams, adjusting belts/guides, restarting equipment, or resetting sensors under guidance.
Assist operators with line adjustments during startup, changeover, and shutdown.
Escalate issues to Maintenance or Production Leadership when they exceed entry-level capabilities.
Document and communicate recurring issues to help prevent future downtime.

Equipment Operation & Line Efficiency:

Support line setup, changeovers, and material loading as directed.
Help operate equipment when needed to maintain line flow.
Complete required quality and safety checks (visual inspections, basic measurements, documentation).
Keep the work area organized, clean, and compliant with GMP and safety standards.

Preventive Support:

Perform simple tasks such as cleaning sensors, checking basic components for wear, and ensuring equipment areas remain free of debris.
Assist Maintenance during scheduled PM windows by providing line access, helping remove/replace guards, and supporting basic tasks.

Communication & Coordination:

Communicate equipment concerns, downtime events, and quality issues clearly to operators, maintenance, and supervisors.
Provide shift-to-shift handoff information to ensure continuity and awareness of ongoing issues.
Participate in team huddles and continuous improvement discussions.

Training & Teamwork:

Support operators by sharing knowledge on basic adjustments and proper equipment use.
Maintain a positive working relationship with employees across all shifts and departments.
Follow all company policies including GMP, Lockout/Tagout (as trained/authorized), safety procedures, and housekeeping.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred but not required.
Basic mechanical aptitude-comfortable learning hands-on equipment adjustments.
Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and react quickly to line issues.

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Off Shift Controls Technician
Job Ref: # 1596718
Date Posted: 12/16/2025 7:37:37 PM
City, State: North Vernon, IN
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

Job Description

The Off Shift Controls Technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical equipment and assists with the design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems for new and refurbished manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and repair down equipment, conveyors, and machinery.
Analyze and resolve machine control and automation issues.
Support Controls Engineers in designing and developing hardware for new systems and automation projects.
Assist with implementing vision technology for inspections and robotic applications.
Apply national electrical safety standards across all equipment.
Identify and integrate advanced machine controls, sensors, and robotics technologies.

Requirements:

Proficiency navigating ladder logic (Allen Bradley & Siemens).
Experience working with voltages from 24?DC to 480?AC.
Skilled in using test equipment: multimeter, megger, phase rotation meter.
Ability to read/interpret blueprints and schematics.
Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for electrical systems.
Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and equipment.

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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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