Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd shift $1000 Sign-on Bonus!

Sika; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays

Wellness/fitness reimbursements

Education assistance

Job summary

A global construction materials leader is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd & 3rd shifts with a $1000 sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include mechanical maintenance, machine repair, and electrical system upkeep. Qualifications include a high school diploma and four years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and paid time off. This role is based in Gastonia, NC.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Forklift certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance tasks like machine repair and welding.
• Dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and adjust mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot control circuits in production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Electrical system maintenance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd shift $1000 Sign-on Bonus!

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About Sika

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 has subsidiaries in 102 countries and operates over 400 factories worldwide, producing innovative technologies for a diverse range of customers. The company plays a crucial role in transforming the construction and transportation sectors toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, Sika generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

Performs mechanical maintenance tasks such as preventative maintenance, machine repair, metal fabrication, welding, plumbing, painting and other common maintenance tasks. Maintains electrical systems for equipment, performs preventive maintenance to maximize production time and minimize downtime.

• Dismantles machines or equipment, replaces defective parts and motors, and adjusts feed mechanisms.
• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.
• Replaces or repairs machine belts.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound.
• Assembles, reconfigures or moves parts for workstations and other furnishings.
• Patches or replaces plaster board and paints walls, ceilings, and trim of building.
• Clears clogged drains and replaces plumbing fixtures.
• Operates welding machine to repair or join metal parts.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Operates forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts as required.
• Performs other routine duties as necessary.
• Troubleshoots control circuits in production equipment.
• Implements electrical/electronic improvements on equipment for better and safer performance.
• Analyzes electronic components and systems to design and develop improvements to PLC systems, mixing processes and production lines.
• Evaluates operational systems and recommends design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions and improve productivity.
• Repairs and maintains all electronic and electrical systems of all production operations.
• Performs other duties when requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Four years maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Forklift certification.

Perks & Benefits

• 401(k) 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.

Location: Gastonia, NC

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.