Maintenance Technician

Wieland Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability,  

401(k) contribution & match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Wieland in Reading, PA is hiring a Maintenance Technician responsible for assisting in preventive maintenance of process equipment and building systems to keep production running safely and efficiently. Training period is about a year depending on experience.

The role focuses on safe use of tools, welding, pipefitting, hydraulics and electrical work (3 phase 480V; PLC knowledge). Overtime or on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Minimum of three years of electrical experience (3 phase, 480v).
• Willingness to learn welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, and machine repair.
• Able to work overtime or on call.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Pick up ordered maintenance parts, as needed utilizing the company van. – drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of all process equipment within the facility.
• Learn the preventative maintenance schedule
• Assist in building maintenance
• Proficient in the safe use of hand and power tools
• Proficient in the operation, preparation and shutdown of equipment.
• Proficient in welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, electrical (3 phase 480, PLC knowledge) and machine repair.
• Cross training required in the roll grind shop
• Trained and follow hot work program
• Trained and follow working at heights program
• Trained and follow Arc Flash program
• Able to be approved to wear a tight-fitting respirator requiring fit testing.
• Able to be certified in forklift operation
• Able to be certified in High lift operation

Skills

Electrical experience

Welding

Hydraulics

Machine repair

Forklift operation

High lift operation

Tools

Welding equipment

Pipefitting tools

Electrical testing tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations! Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland’s Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees’ knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: Safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for assisting in providing effective and preventive machine/equipment/building maintenance to enable the company to maintain optimum production capability and product/service quality assurance. With Safety at the forefront. The training period expected to be a year depending on level of experience and technical skill. This role is located in Reading, PA and will be fully on-site.

Pay & Growth Opportunities

• Start strong: 8 weeks of paid training on first shift at $26.17 per hour
• Boost your pay: After training, enter the bonus pool, earning $4.00+ more per hour
• Shift options: 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm or 3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Career path: Opportunity to bid on other roles

Responsibilities (Maintenance Technician)

• Assist in the maintenance of all process equipment within the facility.
• Learn the preventative maintenance schedule
• Assist in building maintenance
• Proficient in the safe use of hand and power tools
• Proficient in the operation, preparation and shutdown of equipment.
• Proficient in welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, electrical (3 phase 480, PLC knowledge) and machine repair.
• Cross training required in the roll grind shop
• Trained and follow hot work program
• Trained and follow working at heights program
• Trained and follow Arc Flash program
• Able to be approved to wear a tight-fitting respirator requiring fit testing.
• Able to be certified in forklift operation
• Able to be certified in High lift operation

Maintenance Technician Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Minimum of three years of electrical experience (3 phase, 480v).
• Willingness to learn welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, and machine repair.
• Able to work overtime or on call.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Pick up ordered maintenance parts, as needed utilizing the company van. – drivers license required.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.