Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech, Versailles, Kentucky, United States, Manufacturing, Chemicals

The Maintenance Technician installs, tests, repairs, and maintains plant production machinery, support equipment, building, and other systems throughout the site to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity. The role is expected to report to and assist with both electrical and mechanical issues as well as:

• Test and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment or systems.
• Fabricate and machine components to repair jigs, fixtures, and parts (metal, plastic, and wood) for projects, equipment repair, maintenance work orders, and machine modifications.
• Write, program, troubleshoot, modify and/or repair programmable logic controllers, CNC machines, robotics, and other electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical equipment and machine components.
• Perform basic administrative skills including documentation of work performed by written/electronic methods.
• Ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Participates in and successfully completes training directed at increasing job-related trade skills as mandated by management/supervisor.
• Helps train maintenance employees in keeping all equipment in good repair and regularly serviced.
• Experience programming/troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi PLCs.
• Experience programming/troubleshooting Kawasaki Robots.
• Experience programming/troubleshooting electrical circuits and controls.
• Ability to anticipate needs of the plant and communicate effectively with others without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform preventative and predictive maintenance and provide advice to improve both systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and understanding of root cause analysis.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools like DMM, Oscilloscope, Megger, and others as required.

• Demands work safety as a highest priority for self and others.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Technical knowledge and skills in the following areas:
  Electrical wiring and controls, PLCs, Computers & Information Technology, Hydraulic/Pneumatic, Motion/Motor Control, Welding, Machining, ability to learn any technology not currently experienced with upon hire.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively and safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Available to work any shift including overtime, holidays, weekends, and shutdowns.
• Ability to work in a dirty environment.
• Ability to climb, kneel, lift, and bend.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.