Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech: Robotics & Automation

SURGE Staffing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

12-hour shifts

Mentorship program

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join a manufacturing team ensuring safe, reliable production equipment operation. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting industrial systems, and supporting automated equipment and robotics where applicable.

The ideal candidate will read schematics and drawings, perform preventive maintenance, and help train newer technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting 480-volt electrical systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Robotics or automated equipment experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Ability to work 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

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Robotics experience

Industrial equipment operation

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

SURGE Staffing is seeking experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join a manufacturing team ensuring safe, reliable production equipment operation. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting industrial systems, and supporting automated equipment and robotics where applicable.

The ideal candidate will read schematics and drawings, perform preventive maintenance, and help train newer technicians.