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Maintenance Technician
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 55447908
Pay Rate: $27.00 / hour
Job Description
Cardinal Staffing Services is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support mechanical reliability and equipment performance for a manufacturing operation in Lima. This role supports an embedded, wall-to-wall production model, where packaging is manufactured directly onsite to improve efficiency and sustainability. The technician will work closely with plant leadership to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and meets production and quality standards.
Location: Lima, OH
Schedule: 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3) – Days & Nights
Pay: Starting at $27/hour (flexible based on experience)
Key Responsibilities
About Cardinal Staffing Services:At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest.We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
· Access to a wide range of job opportunities
· Competitive pay
· Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
· Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
· Electronic weekly pay
· Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions
In accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment-related evaluations.
AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision-making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.
Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Cardinal Staffing is the place for you. Let’s get started today!
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Location: Lima, OH
Schedule: 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3) – Days & Nights
- 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: Starting at $27/hour (flexible based on experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of all production equipment to meet performance and quality standards
- Follow all Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety protocols
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues
- Identify and resolve equipment inefficiencies and production issues
- Conduct equipment changeovers with minimal downtime
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and inventory usage
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Support installation and setup of equipment, machinery, and systems
- Work with conveyors, compressors, chillers, PLCs, and robotic systems
- Perform building maintenance and general repairs as needed
- Collaborate with production teams to improve processes and equipment performance
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Communicate issues, progress, and improvement ideas with management and team members
- High School Diploma or GED required; Technical certification preferred
- 3–5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (plastics or similar preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools and equipment
- Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems
- Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ability to read technical documents, blueprints, and equipment manuals
- Basic computer skills (MS Office; SAP experience a plus)
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3), days and nights
- Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and work in varying temperatures
- Forklift experience or willingness to become certified
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, and moving equipment
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing
- Ability to safely work on and around production machinery
About Cardinal Staffing Services:At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest.We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
· Access to a wide range of job opportunities
· Competitive pay
· Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
· Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
· Electronic weekly pay
· Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions
In accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment-related evaluations.
AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision-making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.
Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Cardinal Staffing is the place for you. Let’s get started today!
#IND1
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