Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Location: Sun Prairie, WI

Ask Yourself This…

Do you thrive in an employee-focused environment with a small-company feel?  Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to grow and make an impact? If this sounds like you, then join us as our next Maintenance Technician in Sun Prairie, WI !

What You'll Do

The Maintenance Technician position is involved with the maintenance and installation of all major equipment and building systems. This includes production equipment and all areas related to mechanical and structural building upkeep. Projects will cover troubleshooting equipment and systems, working with outside vendors for larger installation or repair projects, and direct repair and maintenance of a variety of machines and components.

• Work with the maintenance group on all major equipment maintenance projects. This includes but it is not limited to extruders, media cutters, high-intensity mixers, kilns, industrial burners, dust collectors, vacuum pumps, and conveyors

• Perform weekly and monthly PM tasks as well as various scheduled machine audits

• Assist in developing preventative maintenance plans for all critical machines and systems

• Work with EHS group to complete relevant safety audits and contribute to safety-related projects

What You'll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Previous industrial maintenance experience required

• Competence in welding and general fabrication

• Machine shop experience is preferred including operation of vertical mill, lathe, plasma cutter, band saw, and hand power tools

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Electrical and basic motor control experience preferred

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance

• World-class medical and dental plans

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan

• Company-paid life insurance

• Paid vacation and generous holiday time

• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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I understand that this document is NOT an offer of employment, and that an offer of employment, if tendered, does NOT constitute a contract for continued guaranteed employment. I understand that employees of Washington Mills who work at union facilities and are obligated to join the union as a result of the position they are applying for, serve pursuant to the terms of the applicable contract and the employment relationship may be terminated at any time by you, for any or no reason, and the Company may terminate you pursuant to the applicable contract but in no event for a reason prohibited by law.

If employed, I will be required to furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and any other information required to be provided to employer by law or for benefit eligibility, and to comply with Company and departmental policies, practices, rules, and regulations.

I understand that if employed on a temporary basis, I would be paid for hours worked only, and would be ineligible for benefits including paid time off. I understand that any benefits I receive outside any applicable contract may be subject to change or discontinuation at any time without prior notice.

I understand that if offered employment, I will be required to complete a Form I-9 and that the Company reserves the right to terminate my employment if said information is processed through E-Verify and I am unable to resolve any discrepancies in my information with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other applicable government agency.

Other details

• Job Family SWA Hourly

• Pay Type Hourly

• Required Education High School

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• Washington Mills, 165 King St, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States of America