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

Sika; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Gastonia, NC seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift. Responsibilities include performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring production efficiency. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and four years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience. This role offers a $1000 sign-on bonus along with generous perks including 401(k) matching and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Forklift certification.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control circuits.
• Clean and lubricate machine parts.
• Operate welding machines as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding machines

Welding machines

PLC systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician – 3rd shift – $1000 Sign‑on Bonus!

Join Sika as a 3rd‑shift maintenance technician and help keep our production lines running efficiently.

About Sika

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction and for the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries and operates over 400 factories worldwide, employing more than 34,000 people and generating sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

• Perform mechanical maintenance tasks including preventative maintenance, machine repair, metal fabrication, welding, plumbing, painting, and other routine maintenance duties.
• Maintain electrical systems for equipment, troubleshoot control circuits, and perform preventive maintenance to maximize production time and minimize downtime.
• Dismantle machines or equipment, replace defective parts and motors, and adjust feed mechanisms.
• Clean and lubricate machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.
• Replace or repair machine belts and remove dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Paint machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• Bend, cut, and thread pipe; cut openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes; and seal pipe joints with sealing compound.
• Assemble, reconfigure or move parts for workstations and other furnishings.
• Patch or replace plasterboard and paint walls, ceilings, and trim of buildings.
• Clear clogged drains and replace plumbing fixtures.
• Operate welding machines to repair or join metal parts.
• Clean work area, tools, and equipment.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts as required.
• Perform other routine duties as necessary.
• Implement electrical/electronic improvements on equipment for better and safer performance.
• Analyze electronic components and systems to design and develop improvements to PLC systems, mixing processes, and production lines.
• Evaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions and improve productivity.
• Perform repair and maintenance of all electronic and electrical systems of all production operations.

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma.
• Four years of experience 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 and paid volunteer time.
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursements.
• Education assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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 a safe workplace. We actively contribute to the community and promote 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.