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

Sika AG; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment; TIG welding is preferred. Excellent safety and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2 years maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Tig welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize production time.
• Dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and adjust feed mechanisms.
• Clean, lubricate, and inspect machine components.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts as required.
• Troubleshoot control circuits and implement electrical improvements.

Skills

Tig welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC systems

Forklift operation

Job description

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

• Full-time
• Global Contract type: Permanent
• Area: USA
• Global Department: Manufacturing

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 is a specialty chemicals 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 CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

EXCELLENT PAY & BENEFITS (EFFECTIVE DAY 1!)

Performs mechanical maintenance tasks such as preventative maintenance, machine repair, metal fabrication, welding, plumbing, painting and other common maintenance tasks by performing the following duties. Maintains electrical systems for equipment. Perform preventive maintenance system to maximize production time and minimize down time.

• 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.
• Assemble, reconfigure or move parts for workstations & 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
• Troubleshoot control circuits in production equipment
• Implement electrical/electronic improvements on equipment for better and safer performance
• Analyzing electronic components and systems to design and develop improvements to PLC systems, mixing processes and production line
• Evaluating operational systems and recommending design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions and improve productivity
• Repair and maintenance of all electronic and electrical systems of all production operations
• Perform other duties when requested
• Tig welding experience perferred

• High school diploma
• Two years maintaining manufacturing equipment

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• 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.

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.

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.