Maintenance Technician

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position: 

Mechanic will be required to work with a team for the purposes of maintaining production equipment, and keeping production equipment running.  Position also requires mechanic to perform troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance on all equipment and facilities, as well as any other maintenance tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and repairing the following: Hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyor equipment, powders/liquids feeders, mills, cranes, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform frequent electrical and controls-related troubleshooting (PLCs, input/output modules, variable frequency drives).
• Set-up and/or changeover equipment, troubleshoot and repair equipment and perform preventative maintenance on equipment in a safe and efficient manner to meet scheduling requirements.
• Maintain a clean working environment and follow all safety guidelines and policies at all times. Report any unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Manager and Production Supervisor.
• Insure equipment is running safely and meeting necessary quality specifications
• Monitor equipment for adherence to efficiency and quality specifications. Respond to maintenance calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform building and utilities maintenance and document and test internal/external systems as necessary.
• Read, understand, and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
• Consult catalogs to order parts. If a part is hard to get, or if a machine must be fixed quickly, a mechanic may make a drawing of the part so that a machine shop can make a new part right away.
• Repair and/or rebuild spare machines as needed.
• Attend training classes as requested or needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager/Production Supervisor/Director of Operations.

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

• Must have high school diploma
• Must have at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of 480 Volt 3 phase power, logic controllers, motor starters and variable frequency drives
• Courses in mechanical drawing, mathematics, blueprint reading, computers, and electronics are useful.
• Mechanical aptitude, good reading comprehension skills, and the ability to work well with one's hands are necessary.
• Willing and able to work in a hot/cold environment and stand 12 hours per day
• Must be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English
• Candidate may also be required to pass a Sika Corporation proficiency test, which will test both reading comprehension and math ability.
• Working with FIIX software for Maintenance.

• 401k with Generous Company Match  
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.