Industrial Plant Maintenance Worker

Job overview

The Industrial Plant Maintenance Worker role is onsite in Lafayette, IN, with compensation of $26–$33 per hour. The Kelly Group seeks a worker for its Lafayette location and surrounding area, with experience in grain handling or processing environments. The role maintains mechanical equipment and supports safe, reliable plant operations through equipment repair, rigging, installation, and dismantling. Additional desired capabilities include welding, iron fabrication, shaft alignment, and conveyor maintenance.

What you'll do

• Maintain mechanical equipment including belt conveyors, bucket elevators, drag chains, grain cleaners, and screw conveyors
• work with bearings, tolerances, and taper locks
• perform rigging and hoisting
• use safe work practices
• dismantle and install machines, structures, and equipment. Welding, fabrication, shaft alignment, and belt splicing are desired qualifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

industrial plant maintenance worker

full-time

lafayette in

the kelly group

grain handling

plant maintenance

mechanical equipment

conveyors

rigging

preventive maintenance

$26–$33/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• paid life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off, vacation, and holidays.

Why this role

Minimum 2–3 years of plant maintenance experience in grain handling or processing required; welding and other listed skills are desired qualifications.

About the employer

The Kelly Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.