Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Location: Sun Prairie, WI

Ask Yourself This

Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that's different every day? Then join us as a Maintenance Technician in Sun Prairie, WI!

What You'll Do

The Maintenance Technician position involves the maintenance, repair, and installation of all major equipment and building systems under the supervision of experienced technicians. This includes production equipment and all areas related to mechanical and structural building upkeep.

• Under the guidance of experienced technicians, work on all major equipment maintenance projects, including, but not limited to, extruders, media cutters, high-intensity mixers, kilns, industrial burners, dust collectors, vacuum pumps, and conveyors
• Perform 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
• Always maintain a clean and safe work environment while assisting with cleanup efforts.

What You'll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training will be provided for all equipment and tools required that are specific to our operation
• Experience using hand tools and powered hand tools
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills with welding and machining equipment
• Willingness to learn new roles and tasks as business needs evolve
• Have a strong commitment to safety and work well in a team environment

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