Technician Maintenance

Technician Maintenance

Location:

Saint Paul At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Position Objective Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility machinery. Ensures plant equipment is properly maintained to support safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Key Responsibilities Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facility machinery and material handling systems

Maintain spare parts inventory, including determining appropriate stocking levels and ordering parts from vendors and catalogs

Install, maintain, and repair conveyors, bucket elevators, screw conveyors, forklifts, front-end loaders, and sweepers

Change bearings, belts, and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors

Clean and service pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines and maintain a clean work area Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Conduct inspections and basic maintenance on non-ferrous metal detectors

Troubleshoot and maintain sorting computer systems (Windows-based); create and maintain software and parameter backups

Weld, fabricate, and repair components, including patching holes in steel chutes and transitions

Perform rigging of motors, conveyor pulleys, and other heavy components

Communicate equipment issues effectively with mechanics and supervisors across shifts

Maintain, secure, and properly use tools and equipment

Complete daily maintenance and repair logs and support the preventive maintenance (PM) program

Provide on-the-job training to new employees

Serve as backup support for maintenance technicians as needed

Participate in problem-solving efforts and support maintenance-related projects

Work collaboratively as a team member and provide leadership when required

Work a flexible schedule, including various shifts and days, as business needs dictate

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced mechanical and basic electrical maintenance skills

Welding and fabrication experience

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
Knowledge & Experience

Experience with mechanical conveyor systems

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish (required in some locations)
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles

Electronic systems experience (preferred)
Glass processing experience (preferred)
PLC experience (preferred)
Working Conditions Exposure to dusty and noisy environments on a periodic basis

Combination of light, moderate, and heavy physical activity

Work involves technical and hands-on maintenance tasks

Physical Requirements Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and climbing stairs (up to 50% of the time)
Walking or standing up to 75% of the workday

Regular use of hands for handling tools, machinery, welding equipment, and mechanical parts

Fine motor skills required for operating machinery, tools, and computer equipment

Benefits

Medical Insurance Prescription Drug Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Sibelco is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.# Type:

Permanent Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

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We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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Please note:

We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.
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