Maintenance Technician 1

Smart Sand, Inc.; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Smart Sand, Inc. in Oakdale, Tomah, WI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain stationary, plant, and mobile equipment.

The role requires 3+ years of maintenance experience preferred, with electrical, welding, diesel, or heavy equipment repair experience strongly desired. A $1 shift differential applies for night shifts; on-site with overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in electrical, welding, diesel, or heavy equipment repair is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of repair methods for stationary and mobile equipment.
• Safety awareness for tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to read simple math and use basic measuring tools.
• Self-motivated, able to work with supervision and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities using mechanical, electrical, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills.
• Maintain equipment such as conveyors, compressors, and pumps; service heavy equipment like excavators and bulldozers.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust production equipment and controls.
• Repair or replace control devices like switches and sensors; perform routine adjustments.
• Fabricate, modify, and install special equipment or parts using welders and torch sets.
• Document repair work, complete work orders, and maintain maintenance logs.
• Adhere to safety regulations and participate in facility environmental and quality systems.
• Work collaboratively in a team, and be available for shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical repairs

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Fabrication

Reading measurements

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician 1

Oakdale, Tomah, WI, US

$26.00 To $30.00 Hourly

We are currently looking for Maintenance Technicians to join our Maintenance team. The pay rate for this role depends on experience, but usually anywhere from $26-$30/hour, plus a $1 shift differential for working on night shift.

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing a variety of activities designed to install, troubleshoot, service, repair, and maintain stationary, plant, and mobile equipment.

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities using mechanical, electrical, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills. Must be familiar with machinery/equipment such as bucket elevators, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Perform all aspects of maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, excavators, skid steers, high‑pressure air compressors, bulldozers, graders, cranes, man lifts, loaders, haul trucks, snowplows, trailers, and other equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust production equipment or pieces of heavy equipment, such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and repair malfunctions.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments of fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; change filters and oil, and lubricate mobile and stationary equipment.
• Disassemble units, repair or replace parts and reassemble units as needed.
• Must have the ability to fabricate, modify, and install special equipment or replacement parts using welders, torch sets, etc.
• Thoroughly complete work orders documenting repair work on equipment.
• Able to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations and defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Maintain updated maintenance logs for company‑owned equipment.
• Thoroughly complete pre and post‑inspections on equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Comply with facility‑wide environmental and quality management systems.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior experience in electrical, welding, diesel, or heavy equipment repair, hydraulic service, or fabrication work, strongly desired.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of stationary and mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in the repair of stationary and mobile equipment.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.
• Must be able to read, use simple math and use basic hand‑held measuring tools.
• Must be a self‑starter and able to work with some supervision.
• Good judgment is required.
• Must be adaptable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• MSHA training and experience are also preferred.

We offer a cutting‑edge work environment, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the company directly.