3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

SURGE Staffing; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Lead to support metal manufacturing operations in Leominster, MA. The role combines equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and PM coordination to keep line operations safe and efficient.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical troubleshooting, and familiarity with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and GMP/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in metal manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving required.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment, welding systems, and mechanical power transmission preferred.
• Understanding of GMP, ISO 9001 standards, preventive maintenance, and LOTO procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and assist with coordinating maintenance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment repairs, installations, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain and repair slitters, collectors, high-speed welders, conveyors, palletizers, and other production equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and inspect mechanical components, including shafts, bearings, and gears.
• Install and maintain piping systems, hydraulic equipment, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related components.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, welding, electrical troubleshooting, and building repairs.
• Document work orders, labor hours, parts usage, and maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Help prioritize and distribute work orders to ensure efficient maintenance operations.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance assignments, audit completed PMs, and support the goal of 100% completion.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures for auxiliary equipment and enter them into the CMMS.
• Audit Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain required safety documentation.
• Update maintenance tracking boards, shift notes, and inventory records.
• Follow GMP, ISO 9001 quality standards, and applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Machining tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

CMMS

LOTO procedures

Job description

NOW HIRING: Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Lead

Location: [Insert Location]

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Lead to support manufacturing operations, maintain production equipment, and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can work independently, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help keep manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform equipment repairs, installations, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain and repair slitters, collectors, high-speed welders, conveyors, palletizers, and other production equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and inspect mechanical components, including shafts, bearings, and gears.
• Install and maintain piping systems, hydraulic equipment, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related components.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, welding, electrical troubleshooting, and building repairs.
• Document work orders, labor hours, parts usage, and maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Help prioritize and distribute work orders to ensure efficient maintenance operations.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance assignments, audit completed PMs, and support the goal of 100% completion.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures for auxiliary equipment and enter them into the CMMS.
• Audit Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain required safety documentation.
• Update maintenance tracking boards, shift notes, and inventory records.
• Follow GMP, ISO 9001 quality standards, and applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a technical degree in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Experience using welding, cutting, machining, and hand tools is a plus.
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment, welding systems, and mechanical power transmission preferred.
• Understanding of GMP, ISO 9001 standards, preventive maintenance, and LOTO procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and assist with coordinating maintenance priorities.

Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and off-shifts as needed.
• Participation in an on-call rotation, including additional hours when required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, crouch, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, high-speed automated equipment, and noisy industrial environments.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection.

Why Join Us?

Join a team committed to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to reliable manufacturing operations, strengthen maintenance processes, and grow professionally in an environment that values teamwork and operational excellence.