Maintenance Technician

Surge Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in a specialty steel manufacturing environment. This role is primarily electrical maintenance, focusing on hands-on troubleshooting of high-voltage electrical systems and industrial machinery.

Candidates with welding, fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics experience are encouraged to apply, with duties including preventative maintenance, inspecting equipment, and working

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• High-voltage electrical experience preferred/required.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and replace industrial equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including high‑voltage systems.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production machinery.
• Inspect equipment and identify safety issues.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

High-voltage experience

Machinery diagnostics

Teamwork

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in a specialty steel manufacturing environment.

This is a primarily electrical maintenance position, and we're specifically looking for someone with hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing high‑voltage electrical systems and industrial machinery.

Candidates with additional experience in welding, fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and replace industrial equipment
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including high‑voltage systems
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues to minimize equipment downtime
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production machinery
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Inspect equipment and identify potential maintenance or safety issues
• Perform equipment safety inspections as required
• Assist with welding, fabrication, and equipment repairs as needed
• Work with machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and other industrial equipment
• Support maintenance of equipment used for production and testing
• Replace electrical, mechanical, and other equipment components as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all PPE, OSHA, and plant safety procedures
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• 1–2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience
• High‑voltage electrical experience strongly preferred/required
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to safely work around industrial electrical equipment
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Welding experience
• Fabrication experience
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Experience with lathes or milling machines
• Specialty steel, metal manufacturing, machining, or heavy industrial experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds periodically
• Ability to push, pull, carry, reach, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work around industrial machinery and equipment
• Ability to perform hands‑on repairs and maintenance
• Ability to wear all required PPE

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