Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, presses, mills, tooling, and facility systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical troubleshooting.

This role is critical to minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on presses, mills, machinery, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor equipment operation, oven temperatures, and hydraulic/temperature gauges.
• Repair and modify molds, mold platens, tooling, and machine components.
• Fabricate production items such as knockout boxes and plates.
• Maintain machine controls, instrumentation, and functional components.
• Order replacement parts and initiate purchase orders as needed.
• Assist with facility and physical plant maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and support continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience required.
• Experience with presses, mills, and manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Tooling and mold repair experience highly desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Welding/fabrication experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and components as needed.
• Comfortable working around moving machinery.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and measuring instruments.

If you are a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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