Maintenance Technician

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the production equipment, the building, and supporting equipment in the Forgeworks manufacturing operations so they are available to achieve the production goals and objectives. This role will determine causes of breakdown or failure in electrical or mechanical equipment. The Maintenance Technician repairs, adjusts, modifies, and services all equipment and works as directed with project manager while adhering to proper safety protocol.

This role is located in Montpelier, OH and will be fully on-site.

Starting Pay: $33.12

Schedule: Week A: M-Th 6a-6p Week B: M-W 6a-6p - "A" crew

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

Work safely and promote the safety of those working around you; help build a proactive safety culture
• Identify and correct potential safety hazards in order to prevent injuries
• Make the equipment available to the production workforce by:
  • Determining the cause of equipment breakdown or failure and make necessary repairs
  • Analyzing drawings, manuals, wiring diagrams, etc. as required to install, repair, calibrate or otherwise service all types of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic devices and systems
  • Applying preventative methods and routine maintenance to reduce unplanned equipment downtime
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions
  • Provide input into the preventive maintenance programs
• Support management of spare parts inventories
• Keep the building and support equipment in working order by performing repairs and modifications
• Coordinate with outside maintenance and repair contractors when necessary to complete work
• Develop and support maintenance scheduling and planning including Preventative Maintenance efforts
• Work as a backup operator when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• A demonstrated safety orientation
• 5 years manufacturing related maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting PLC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic machine systems:
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley logic
  • Electrical knowledge up to 480 volts
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset able to prioritize work based on the schedules, goals and objectives of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Experience using a maintenance management system such as MAXIMO
• High School graduate, technical certification in PLC programming, hydraulics & electronics repair is highly desirable

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.