Maintenance Technician III – 3rd Shift

Surge; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time opportunity

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Surge in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician III for its 3rd shift. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance and strong electrical/mechanical skills.

You will mentor less experienced technicians and support continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced production environment on a Monday–Friday night shift.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Interpret ladder logic and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

PLC systems

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklifts / Aerial lifts

Job description

Maintenance Technician III – Industrial Maintenance (3rd Shift)

Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday–Friday, 6:45 PM–10:45 AM (80 hour weeks)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to join a manufacturing operation in Cincinnati, OH. This is a hands‑on industrial maintenance position responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues. This position also provides technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, controls, and industrial equipment
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Interpret ladder logic for troubleshooting purposes
• Troubleshoot and work with sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other electrical components
• Install, test, modify, and upgrade manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance emergencies
• Perform equipment inspections and identify potential maintenance issues before failures occur
• Assist with equipment installations, machinery upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, aerial lifts, and other maintenance equipment
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II employees
• Support efforts to improve equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintenance best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing or production equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs
• Experience with PLC systems and industrial controls
• Ability to interpret ladder logic for troubleshooting
• Experience with sensors, relays, contactors, and VFDs
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Experience with automation or automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
• Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance issues
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced maintenance technicians
• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school, vocational training, or maintenance‑related certification is a plus
• Ability to pass a Ramsey mechanical aptitude assessment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work around machinery for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle heavier materials with assistance
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, varying temperatures, and elevated work areas
• Ability to operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other maintenance equipment as needed

Why Apply?

• Full‑time opportunity with an established manufacturing operation
• Hands‑on work with a variety of industrial equipment
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and support other maintenance technicians
• Career growth and technical development opportunities
• Consistent Monday–Friday 3rd shift schedule
• Saturday overtime opportunities may be available