1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

About Carrier

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About the Role

Carrier is looking for 1st Shift Production Maintenance Mechanic who are ready to take full ownership of the machinery and equipment that keeps our Indianapolis furnace plant running. This is a voluntary unionized site, offering the kind of stability, competitive hourly pay, and benefits that skilled tradespeople deserve. We value reliability and grit; we need team members who come to work on time every day and take pride in maintaining peak facility performance. In this role, you will be responsible for the reliability of our systems, working under general supervision to modify, fabricate, set up, and adjust a wide variety of mechanical systems.

We are looking for individuals with a sense of urgency. Being flexible and adaptable is essential for this role; you must be able to switch tasks as priorities change to minimize equipment downtime. If you have a solid work ethic and a drive to maintain a safe work environment, we will invest in your career with the best tools and training in the business.

Onsite in Indianapolis, IN.

This is a voluntary unionized environment, and the hourly rate is determined by the bargaining agreement .

Shift & Overtime Expectations:

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (10-hour shifts).

• •Flexibility: Friday requirements often extend to 12-hour shifts (5:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
• •Overtime: Weekly overtime is expected. Overtime pay is time-and-a-half, and while we try to avoid Sundays, Sunday work is paid at double-time.

Key Responsibilities

Keep the machines and equipment in efficient operating condition

Inspect machines and perform preventive maintenance

Dismantle, move and repair industrial machinery and equipment

Conduct modification, fabrication, and installation of industrial machinery and equipment

Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning industrial machinery and equipment

Follow site safety rules and processes i.e., in the associate handbook, cardinal rule cards, job specific standard work and relevant EHS training documents

Basic Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or GED AND successfully complete (70% or higher) the applicable Industrial Assessment Test OR
• •High School Diploma or GED AND hold a current Journeyman's Card OR
• •High School Diploma or GED AND successfully completed a Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Program for machine repair

2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance

• •Willing and able to complete the Carrier safety programs successfully
• •Willing and able to work extensive overtime on a weekly basis

Preferred Qualifications

Work from defined drawings and specifications

Understand and use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments

• •Demonstrated ability to perform operations involving use of industrial machine tools
• •Capable of performing physically demanding tasks throughout the entire shift

Additional information

• •Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA.
• •No visa sponsoring available.

Carrier Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• •Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
• •Retirement benefits:
• •Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
• •Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• •Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment:
• •Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• •Tuition Assistance:

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is between $24.00 - $48.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from November 5, 2026.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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