Maintenance Technician

Sika AG; Upper Deerfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika Schweiz AG (Group) is looking for a Mechanic in Upper Deerfield Township, NJ, to work collaboratively in maintaining production equipment and ensuring smooth operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems, as well as performing preventive maintenance.

The candidate must be proficient in reading electrical and mechanical schematics, with experience in responding to maintenance calls promptly and professionally. Following safety guidelines is imperative in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, and gearboxes.
• Understanding of electrical and controls-related troubleshooting (PLCs, input/output modules).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure production equipment is operational and safe.
• Perform frequent troubleshooting and repairs on various industrial equipment.
• Document and test internal/external systems as necessary.

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. The position also requires the 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.
• Ensure 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, or Director of Operations.