Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLCs & Automation

Sika; Upper Deerfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sika is seeking an experienced Mechanic to join our maintenance team in a production setting. The role focuses on keeping production equipment running through troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance, with emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, proficiency with 480V power, PLCs, and VFDs, plus ability to read schematics. Training and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of 480V 3-phase power, PLCs, motor starters and VFDs is expected.
• Mechanical drawing, blueprint reading, math, electronics can help.
• Willing to work in hot/cold environments and stand 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyors, feeders, mills, cranes and other equipment.
• Perform electrical/controls troubleshooting (PLCs, I/O modules, VFDs).
• Set up/changeover equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow safety policies.
• Read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics and blueprints.
• Order parts and liaise with machine shops when part manufacture is needed.
• Repair or rebuild spare machines as required.
• Attend trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC controls

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma

Industrial maintenance courses

Mechanical drawing / blueprint reading

Tools

480V 3-phase power

Logic controllers (PLC)

Motor starters

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

FIIX maintenance software

Job description

Sika is seeking an experienced Mechanic to join our maintenance team in a production setting. The role focuses on keeping production equipment running through troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance, with emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, proficiency with 480V power, PLCs, and VFDs, plus ability to read schematics. Training and career growth opportunities are offered.