3rd-Shift Production Maintenance Tech

SURGE Staffing; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Technician (PMT) to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial production equipment. The role combines machine operation with mechanical maintenance to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates will have experience with presses, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated production equipment, plus strong reading of blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in high-speed manufacturing machinery maintenance and operation.
• Hands-on mechanical experience with presses, tooling, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Basic computer skills for completing work orders and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate production machinery and equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers, tooling changes, die adjustments, and cutting surface replacements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
• Inspect, align, calibrate, and adjust machine components, motors, sensors, and controls.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Monitor production equipment and respond to alarms, machine stoppages, and performance issues.
• Perform quality inspections and dimensional measurements using precision tools.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

SURGE Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Technician (PMT) to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial production equipment. The role combines machine operation with mechanical maintenance to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates will have experience with presses, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated production equipment, plus strong reading of blueprints and specifications.