Maintenance Technician
Sika · Aurora, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Sika (chemicals) in Aurora, IL. Perform all maintenance work safely and in accordance with plant policies, procedures, and applicable codes.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$96k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- PLC 47%
- Welding 33%
- Automation 22%
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Sika
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform all maintenance work safely and in accordance with plant policies, procedures, and applicable codes.
- ◆Obtain required permits and ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are in place before beginning work.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems, including motors, drives, VFDs, I/O networks, gauges, and related equipment.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process control equipment.
- ◆Maintain and repair mechanical drive components, including gearboxes, bearings, rolls, gears, sprockets, chains, belts, and alignment systems.
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and ensure proper lubrication of equipment, with a strong focus on preventing equipment failures.
- ◆Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs with production operations to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
- ◆Work effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, specialists, and engineers while participating in troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and team-based problem solving.
- ◆5+ years of experience in Maintenance, Engineering, Electrical, or a related field.
- ◆Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical documents, schematics, and diagrams.
- ◆Working knowledge of quality management systems and programs.
- ◆Experience coordinating and working with outside contractors for maintenance, repairs, and projects beyond internal capabilities.
- ◆Highly organized, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots electrical and electronic equipment, mechanical, and process equipment making repairs as necessary and performs various diagnostics on production equipment. This position also assists in the maintenance of the building/facility, equipment and machinery including, building lighting systems, production lines and overall facility appearance.
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