Maintenance Technician

Surge Staffing; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to participate in TPM, maintaining production and facility equipment to ensure reliability and safety across the plant.

This 1st or 3rd shift role requires diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, performing PMs, documenting activities, and driving continuous improvement with six ideas per month, while upholding safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing production and facility equipment.
• Strong electrical/mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Valid driver's license and forklift/scissor/boom certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work across shifts and participate in TPM/CI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain all production and facility equipment.
• Analyze and correct mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to maximize production efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document activities.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Support facilities maintenance as required.
• Participate in team initiatives and improvement projects.
• Generate and implement at least six improvement ideas per month.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with policies.
• Adhere to company work rules and ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

QHSE knowledge

Robot programming (adjustments)

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for participating in Total and Preventive Maintenance (TPM) activities for all plant equipment and facilities. This role ensures optimal performance, reliability, and safety of equipment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

This is a 1st or 3rd shift role!

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain all production and facility equipment.
• Analyze and correct mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on assigned equipment to maintain maximum production efficiency and product quality.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement actions related to productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Support facilities maintenance as required.
• Participate actively in team initiatives and improvement projects.
• Generate and implement at least six improvement ideas per month.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company work rules, codes of ethics, and management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems.
• Ability to adjust robot programs (training provided).
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to perform complex tasks independently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across all organizational levels.
• Good math, language, and reading comprehension skills.
• Forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift certification (or ability to complete training).
• Valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.