Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Surge Staffing•Valparaiso, IN

About The Position

We are hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues, and minimizes equipment downtime to keep production running efficiently. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Experience with plastic injection molding machines is highly preferred. The position offers shifts of 3pm–11pm or 7pm–7am, with pay of $31–$42 per hour based on experience and testing. The technician should be dependable and hands-on, able to identify equipment issues, complete repairs efficiently, work independently, troubleshoot problems, and support production needs while helping maintain safe and reliable manufacturing operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment.
Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
Experience using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience maintaining plastic injection molding machines.
Experience with tooling, machine repairs, and equipment changeovers.
Knowledge of manufacturing production equipment and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plastic injection molding machines and related production equipment.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery, motors, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic tools, and electrical equipment.
Diagnose mechanical and equipment issues by observing machine operation and identifying the source of problems.
Repair or replace defective components, including bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, switches, and other machine parts.
Install, adjust, and replace machine components as needed.
Assist with machine changeovers, plate changes, and production startups.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Use precision measuring and testing equipment, including amp meters, electrical meters, and hydraulic gauges.
Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs, changeover times, and equipment performance.
Help reduce equipment downtime, production scrap, and quality issues through effective maintenance practices.
Follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), and 5S housekeeping standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.