Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Wieland Small Tube Products; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wieland Small Tube Products in Shelbyville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and proactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment. You will troubleshoot hydraulics, perform welding (MIG/TIG/STICK), and assist with fabrication and commissioning of new systems.

The role requires 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, familiarity with CMMS, and safe operation of forklifts and lifting gear.

Qualifications

• Two years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience with CMMS or manual maintenance systems.
• MIG, TIG and stick welding and cutting skills.
• Ability to operate forklift and burden carriers.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Safety knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Provide regular maintenance of hydraulics, lubrication of mechanical equipment; understand lubricants and applications.
• Perform simple machinist tasks, fabrication and welding.
• Commission new systems and integrate into existing control systems.
• Read and follow technical diagrams and schematics.
• Understand lifting and rigging techniques.
• Support operations to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
• Understand pipe fitting including threading, bending and swaging.
• Rebuild cylinders and valves and troubleshoot hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Operate and maintain process equipment and interpret PLC I/O.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG/STICK)

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

CMMS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Location

Shelbyville, KY – fully on-site.

Schedule

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay Schedule

Weekly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and servicing of equipment to improve equipment reliability.
• Provide regular maintenance of hydraulics, lubrication of mechanical equipment; demonstrate understanding of types of lubricants and application.
• Perform simple machinist duties, fabrication, and welding.
• Perform commissioning of new systems and integrate into existing administrative controls.
• Read and follow technical diagrams and schematics.
• Have thorough knowledge of lifting and rigging techniques.
• Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practices.
• Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting and problem‑solving activities to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Work with the operations group to increase reliability while improving plant performance.
• Understand skills related to pipe fitting including threading pipe, tubing bending and swaging pipe.
• Be familiar with alignment techniques for shafts, conveyors and various other equipment.
• Understand the major parts of a cylinder and how to rebuild them.
• Understand the types and uses of valves and how to rebuild them.
• Operate and maintain various process equipment.
• Have knowledge of the operation, maintenance and detailed troubleshooting abilities of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Ability to troubleshoot equipment by interpreting PLC I/O's.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, permanent or temporary to support efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management or manual systems required.
• Two (2) years industrial equipment maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• MIG, TIG, and stick welding and cutting skills.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment including forklift and burden carriers.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more starting on Day 1.
• 401(k) contribution with match.
• Paid vacation & holidays.
• Growth opportunities with over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America.
• Wellness programs encouraging participation with healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions.
• Sustainability initiatives with eco‑friendly solutions for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.