Maintenance Technician

Surge; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge in Peachtree City, GA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will keep production equipment running safely and efficiently while supporting continuous improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical skills, with experience reading manuals, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting a range of equipment including Siemens PLCs. On-call rotation and forklift experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• College training in industrial maintenance or 3–5 years in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read maintenance docs and manuals.
• Willingness to on-call outside regular hours.
• Industrial electrical/electronic experience preferred.
• Siemens PLC experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on plant and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and production equipment issues.
• Maintain auxiliary equipment including air compressors, ventilation systems, dust collection systems, cooling systems, and power systems.
• Assist with equipment cleanouts during product changeovers.
• Work closely with production personnel and automation staff to resolve equipment failures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Execute electrical and electronic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain an organized spare parts inventory.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and company policies.
• Utilize 6S principles to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Provide production support and serve as backup to the production team when needed.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support off-shift maintenance needs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Reading schematics

6S principles

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Siemens PLC

Air compressors

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. If you have a strong mechanical and electrical background, enjoy troubleshooting equipment, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently while supporting continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on plant and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and production equipment issues.
• Maintain auxiliary equipment including air compressors, ventilation systems, dust collection systems, cooling systems, and power systems.
• Assist with equipment cleanouts during product changeovers.
• Work closely with production personnel and automation staff to resolve equipment failures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Execute electrical and electronic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain an organized spare parts inventory.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and company policies.
• Utilize 6S principles to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Provide production support and serve as backup to the production team when needed.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support off-shift maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• College training in industrial maintenance or 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation and equipment manuals.
• Willingness to provide on-call support outside of regular working hours.
• Industrial electrical and electronic experience preferred.
• Siemens PLC experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around production equipment.