Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech — Mentor & Fast-Paced Plant

SURGE Staffing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Advancement opportunities

Mentor and train technicians

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join a manufacturing team focused on safe, reliable operation of production equipment. The ideal candidate combines electrical and mechanical maintenance skills with robotics/automation familiarity to reduce downtime and improve performance.

The role offers competitive pay, long-term stability, and opportunities to mentor new technicians while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Robotics or automated equipment experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and overtime/weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment and production machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maintain equipment reliability.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, controls, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintaining automated and robotic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Use electrical testing equipment and hand/power tools to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production downtime in a timely manner.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Work closely with production and other maintenance team members to keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Help train and mentor less-experienced maintenance employees and apprentices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Mechanical drawings

Hydraulics & pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics/automated equipment

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting & repair

Teamwork & independence

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

SURGE Staffing is seeking experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join a manufacturing team focused on safe, reliable operation of production equipment. The ideal candidate combines electrical and mechanical maintenance skills with robotics/automation familiarity to reduce downtime and improve performance.

The role offers competitive pay, long-term stability, and opportunities to mentor new technicians while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.