Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

With more than 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 transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

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.

Job Description

Sika is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its growing team in Marion, OH. This position is for a night shift rotating work schedule, 7 : 00pm-7 : 00am.

Multi-craft Maintenance Technicians will set up, adjust, repair, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment to support the safe, efficient and productive operation of the Marion manufacturing facility; maintain buildings and grounds in good repair.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Plant Engineer.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Review work orders daily for repair and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, mixers, packaging equipment, conveyor systems, and other production machines and facility equipment; estimate material requirements and repair and / or replace defective parts as needed; analyze mechanical and other operations problems and take corrective action; report all unsafe equipment, machinery, and practices to the Engineer.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other machinery parts; perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, repair supplies and other materials; obtain quotes for replacement parts and materials and prepare requisitions as needed; fabricate parts not commercially available using hand and machine tools; maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
• Check, clean and maintain boilers; inspect and repair boiler fittings; open valves and adjust regulators to control flow through pipelines and / or blow sludge from system.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as hand saw, planer, joiner, shaper, drill press lathe, grinder and other equipment to repair and fabricate machine parts; use all tools as instructed.
• Install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment; measure, cut and bend wire and conduit; replace faulty electrical components including fuses, light sockets, bulbs, relays, switches and motors; rewire motors; review wiring diagrams, specifications or instructions from manager for repairs, installations or inspections to be performed.
• Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures; repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment; bend, cut, thread and cut piping; shape and fabricate pipe to particular requirements of the job.
• Alter, repair and maintain buildings, floors, ceilings, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, lights, scaffolding, etc.; maintain grounds in all seasons.

Qualifications

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Additional Information

Meaningful Work : Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture : Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement : Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives : Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Perks & Benefits

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.