What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Maintenance Electrician position at Sika AG?
Company Description
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 transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, 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.
Job Description
This position is responsible to lead and train staff electricians to perform a wide variety of electrical tasks to include preventative and corrective maintenance, equipment installation, and project support, ad hoc repairs of equipment breakdowns, handle general facility maintenance, as well as miscellaneous duties as assigned. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide on call support as needed
- Instructing and offering guidance and directives while being involved in all skilled activities
- Elevate skill set of subordinates through in-house and offsite training
- Coordinate teams of electricians and make sure work is done in a timely manner
- Overseeing subordinates, inspecting work to make sure standards have been met
- Work with Maintenance Planner in ordering electrical parts and scheduling PM and repair work as needed to support the team
- Repair/replace VFD’s, Contactors, PLC’s, other failed electrical components
- Modify existing electrical components to comply with safety regulations, cost saving measures as required
Qualifications
- High School Degree
- Journeyman Electrician License
- 10 years of experience in industrial electrical in a production environment
- Prior forklift certification a plus
- Familiarity with environmental, health & safety regulations
- Must possess good electrical aptitude and be able to analyze and troubleshoot problems
- Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and automated production equipment
- Extrusion and sheet line experience a plus
- Familiarity with utilizing a CMMS
Additional Information
Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.
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 Corporation 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.
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.
