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 entry-level Maintenance Technician in Sun Prairie, WI!   What You’ll Do The Entry Level 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 Some life 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   Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmillsceramics.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.   The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.     Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.