Maintenance Technician

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

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 is a specialty chemical company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

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 is a specialty chemical company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

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

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.

Additional Information

• 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.