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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Wieland North America · Shelbyville, KY

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Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Metals
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Wieland North America (metals) in Shelbyville, KY.

Tools it names
PLC, Welding
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 3018 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 60 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 48%
  • Team leadership 44%
  • ✓ Welding 30%
  • Root cause 26%
  • Robotics 25%
  • Automation 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Wieland North America in Shelbyville

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Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and servicing of equipment to improve equipment reliability
  • ◆Provides regular maintenance of hydraulics, lubrication of mechanical equipment; demonstrates understanding of types of lubricants and application
  • ◆Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities, fabrication, and welding
  • ◆Performs commissioning of new systems and integrates into existing administrative controls
  • ◆Read and follow technical diagrams and schematics
  • ◆Must have a thorough knowledge of lifting and rigging techniques
  • ◆Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practice
  • ◆Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting and or problem-solving activities to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime
  • ◆Work with the operations group to increase reliability while improving plant performance
  • ◆Must understand the skills related to pipe fitting including threading pipe, tubing bending and swaging pipe
  • ◆Must be familiar with alignment techniques for shafts, conveyors and various other equipment
  • ◆Should understand the major parts of a cylinder and how to rebuild them
  • ◆Should understand the types and uses of valves and how to rebuild them
  • ◆Operation and maintenance of various process equipment
  • ◆Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and detailed troubleshooting abilities, of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Ability to troubleshoot equipment by interpreting PLC I/O's
  • ◆Perform other task as assigned, permanent or temporary to support efficiency in operations

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Qualifications

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalent
  • ✓Experience with computerized maintenance management or manual systems required
  • ✓Two (2) years industrial equipment maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience
  • ✓MIG, TIG, and stick welding and cutting skills
  • ✓Can operate mobile equipment including fork lifts and burden carriers
  • ✓Demonstrated Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Experience
  • ✓Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • ✓Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook
  • ✓Ability to work under pressure
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Overview

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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician . The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the smooth operation of our machinery and equipment. This will include performing regular services and preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and supporting the installation of new equipment. This role is located in Shelbyville, KY and will be fully on-site.

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour Shifts

  • •Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • •Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

  • •Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
  • •Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
  • •Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
  • •Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ 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 .

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