Maintenance Mechanic

Surge Staffing

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Zanesville, OH Until 9/30/2026 1+ years exp First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

Position Overview

Join our Zanesville Meat Plant as a Maintenance Mechanic! In this role, you'll maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime, maximize efficiency, and support safe, quality food production. You'll also help maintain refrigeration systems, building equipment, and plant grounds while following all safety and sanitation standards.

Location: Zanesville, OH
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
Pay: $30.00/hour

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment and facility systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
  • Maintain refrigeration, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
  • Assemble, disassemble, and repair machinery
  • Perform basic welding and fabrication as needed
  • Complete maintenance logs and repair documentation
  • Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures
  • Assist with facility upkeep and support scheduled weekend or holiday maintenance as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 1–3 years of industrial or general maintenance experience
  • Experience with one or more of the following: refrigeration, 480V 3-phase electrical, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, air compressors, or welding
  • Ability to read blueprints and electrical/mechanical schematics
  • Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills
  • Familiarity with lockout/tagout and safe work practices
  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures
  • Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently and as part of a team

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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About this role

Summary

Maintain and repair production equipment and systems in a food plant.

Job title

Maintenance Mechanic

Experience level

1-3 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Zanesville, OH; no remote work allowed

Salary

$30.00/hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

refrigeration480V 3-phase electricalPLCshydraulicspneumaticsweldingblueprintsschematicstroubleshooting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

refrigerationelectricalhydraulicspneumaticswelding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Zanesville, OH 43701, USA

On-site City