Industrial Maintenance Technician

About the Role As an Industrial Maintenance Technician at Weir Minerals, you will diagnose and repair production and ancillary equipment, including electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems up to 60,000 psi, and PLC systems such as Siemens and Impulse G+ with ladder logic. You’ll work in a demanding environment to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient operations. What You'll Do

• Independently diagnose and repair production and ancillary equipment including electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic (up to 60,000 psi), and electronic/PLC systems (Siemens, Impulse G+ series; ladder logic).
• Operate in a demanding, dirty environment with Fanuc robotics and CNC machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and daily repairs on conveyors, lighting, motors, pumps, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, and photoeye sensors.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems (code edits, resets, sensor adjustments) and work with HMIs and networked systems.
• Lead or participate in Lean manufacturing improvements and Kaizen activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and vendors for timely repairs, parts, and equipment modifications.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment history using SAP CMMS; assist with system modifications.
• Uphold Safety First and zero-harm culture. What We're Looking For
• Proven experience in production maintenance with strong mechanical skills and electrical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems (Siemens, Impulse G+; ladder logic).
• Experience with PLCs including troubleshooting, code edits, sensor maintenance, and familiarity with ladder logic and HMI systems.
• Strong computer skills including Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook and SAP CMMS.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and collaborate across teams. Nice to Have
• Welding skills (Mig, Tig, Arc).
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and experience participating in Kaizen events.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with excellent time management and teamwork skills. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
• 11 Days Paid Time Off in first year, increases with time of service
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Required PPE is provided (boots, safety glasses, coveralls)