Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Atlanta CP

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Your Impact in This Role

As a Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Maintain spare parts inventory – determine and manage stocking levels

- Order parts as needed from local vendors and catalogues

- Change bearings, belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors

- Clean and change pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines, and maintain work area

- Communicate equipment issues with mechanics and supervisors from other shifts

- Maintain and secure work tools

- Create sorting computer software/parameter backups

- General PM and repairs of bucket elevators & screw conveyor, forklifts, front end loaders and sweepers

- Install facility machinery

- Back-up for maintenance technicians

- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs

- Perform checks and basic maintenance on Non-Ferrous Metal Detector

- Complete daily maintenance and repair logs, and maintain preventive maintenance program (PM) for mechanical and electrical equipment

- Provide on-the-job training to new employees

- Rigging of motors, conveyor pulleys, and other heavy components

- Weld and fabricate, patch holes in steel chutes and transitions

- Problem solving and project management

- Team player, able to lead and contribute to a team effort

- Troubleshoot sorting computer (Windows based platform)

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

- High School Diploma/GED preferred

- Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively

- Team player, able to lead and contribute to a team effort

- Excellent communication and people skills

- Analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills

- 1-3 years of maintenance experience preferred

- Able to work safely and efficiently

- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics preferred

- Glass processing knowledge is a plus

Working Conditions:

- Will be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions periodically

- A mixture of light, moderate and heavy physical activity

Benefits

- Medical Insurance

- Prescription Drug Benefits

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Life Insurance

- Disability Insurance

- Critical Illness Insurance

- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Sibelco is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

- Meet Our People: Careers

- Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

- Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.