Industrial Maintenance Technician

Weir Minerals; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent health options

11 paid holidays per year

11 days PTO in first year

401(k) retirement match

Job summary

Weir Minerals is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician for our onsite Florida facility. You will diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including PLCs and Fanuc/CNC components. You will support daily operations, preventive maintenance, and system improvements.

Collaboration with engineering and operations ensures uptime and safety. The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, documentation in SAP CMMS, and a commitment to a world-class safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production maintenance with strong mechanical skills and solid electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems including Siemens and Impulse G+ series.
• Experience with PLCs including troubleshooting, code edits, sensor maintenance, and familiarity with ladder logic and HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: diagnose and repair production and ancillary equipment including electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic (up to 60,000 psi), and electronic/PLC systems such as Siemens, Impulse G+ series, and ladder logic PLCs.
• Daily Operations: perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyors, lighting, motors, pumps, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, and photo eye sensors.
• Troubleshooting & Programming: troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including code edits, resets, and sensor adjustments; work with HMI and networked systems.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: lead or participate in Lean manufacturing improvements and Kaizen activities.
• Collaboration: partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and machine vendors for repairs, parts ordering, and modifications.
• Documentation: accurately document maintenance activities and equipment history using SAP CMMS; assist with system modifications.
• Safety First: commit to zero harm behaviors and safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

Ladder logic

HMI systems

SAP CMMS familiarity

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Weir Minerals

Location: Candler, FL

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Full time, permanent, over time scheduled available.

What We Do At Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Equipment Maintenance: Independently diagnose and repair production and ancillary equipment including electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic (up to 60,000 psi), and electronic/PLC systems such as Siemens, Impulse G+ series, and ladder logic PLCs. Work with Fanuc robotics and CNC machines in a demanding, dirty environment.
• Daily Operations: Perform preventive maintenance and daily repairs on conveyors, lighting, motors, pumps, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, and photo eye sensors. Use personal tools as required.
• Troubleshooting & Programming: Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including code edits, resets, and sensor adjustments. Work with HMI and networked systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in Lean manufacturing improvements and Kaizen activities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and machine vendors to ensure timely repairs, parts ordering, and equipment modifications.
• Documentation: Accurately document maintenance activities and equipment history using SAP CMMS software, assisting with system modifications as needed.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves

• Proven experience in production maintenance with strong mechanical skills and solid electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems including Siemens and Impulse G+ series.
• Experience with PLCs including troubleshooting, code edits, sensor maintenance, and familiarity with ladder logic and HMI systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, and SAP CMMS.

Nice-to-haves

• Welding skills (Mig, Tig, Arc) for fabrication and repair purposes.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and experience participating in Kaizen events.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with excellent time management and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
• 11 Days Paid Time Off in first year, increases with time of service
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Required PPE is provided (boots, safety glasses, coveralls)

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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