Industrial Maintenance Technician: Equipment Repair & PM

U.S. Silica; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica in Sparks, NV is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform intermediate maintenance tasks, repair, troubleshoot, and conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in a manufacturing setting.

You will inspect equipment, start and test after repairs, operate basic shop tools, and support plant operations while following safety policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months of maintenance experience or training.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• MSHA knowledge preferred.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Observe, inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical devices used in plant operations.
• Start and test equipment to verify proper operation after repairs.
• Examine equipment for signs of wear, heat, noise, vibration, or other abnormalities.
• Dismantle equipment to access, repair, or replace defective components.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment as needed.
• Lubricate, clean, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Install and replace functional and structural machine components.
• Operate machine shop equipment to fabricate or repair parts.
• Initiate purchase orders for replacement parts and equipment.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment in support of maintenance, production, and shipping operations.
• Perform general plant housekeeping, including sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning hoppers, and disposing of waste properly.
• Maintain plant grounds by picking up trash, painting, cutting weeds, and operating water trucks, dump trucks, or yard trucks as needed.
• Assist with inventory counts, filing, data entry, equipment inspections, quality checks, and equipment calibrations.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits.
• Attend and assist with safety meetings, training sessions, and presentations.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Prioritize work assignments, complete tasks on time, and communicate schedule changes when necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and equipment reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Reading manuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

U.S. Silica in Sparks, NV is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform intermediate maintenance tasks, repair, troubleshoot, and conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in a manufacturing setting.

You will inspect equipment, start and test after repairs, operate basic shop tools, and support plant operations while following safety policies and quality standards.