Maintenance Technician

Surge Staffing; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for Grenada, Mississippi. This first-shift role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves production equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will diagnose issues and perform preventive and corrective maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment that includes standing, bending, climbing ladders, and occasional confined spaces.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting (preferred but not required).
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Location: Grenada, MS
Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Team

We are seeking a dependable and skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations in Grenada, Mississippi. This first-shift position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

If you enjoy solving mechanical and electrical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, belts, and other industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting (preferred but not required).
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment that includes standing, bending, climbing ladders, and occasional confined spaces.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of injection molding or plastics manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software.

Why Join Our Team?

• Stable, full-time employment
• First-shift schedule (7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative manufacturing team
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits package available, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits (where applicable)