Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to maximize uptime while meeting strict food safety, sanitation, USDA/FDA, SQF, and OSHA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and respond quickly to minimize downtime.
• Install, assemble, and repair machinery, piping, electrical components, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Repair or fabricate parts using welders, lathes, mills, drill presses, and other shop equipment.
• Maintain motors, electrically driven systems, PLC controls, VFDs, and related equipment.
• Support ammonia refrigeration systems and other plant utilities.
• Test repairs and installations to verify safe, proper operation.
• Accurately document maintenance activities and parts in the CMMS.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all food safety, SQF, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems preferred.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Refrigerated food production environment: 34°F–45°F.
• Wet, cold, noisy, and fast-paced conditions.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.; up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to work safely in cold, noisy conditions while multitasking.

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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