Production Maintenance Technician

Surge Staffing • Fremont, OH

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial production equipment. This hands-on role focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and mechanical repairs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.

The position involves working around industrial machinery and noise, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, and following established safety and quality procedures. The technician must be able to stand and walk for most of the shift, frequently bend, twist, and reach, occasionally climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of experience operating and maintaining high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with presses, tooling, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Strong mechanical and electromechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and basic computer documentation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and established procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching, with occasional ladder climbing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working around industrial machinery and noise.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate production machinery.
• Perform equipment changeovers, tooling changes, and die adjustments.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, align, and calibrate machine components, motors, sensors, and controls.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Monitor equipment performance and respond to alarms and breakdowns.
• Conduct quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Follow GMP, food safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and workplace safety procedures.
• Safely handle materials using authorized equipment, including forklifts and hoists.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED