Technician Maintenance

## Technician Maintenance Apply locations:
St. Paultime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
J017145

Technician Maintenance
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* Location:

** St. 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.
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* 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…