Preventative Maintenance Technician I

1st Shift SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. With a legacy spanning over 250 years, SIG SAUER blends American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. The company is the brand of choice for the U.S. Military, global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. SIG SAUER also operates the premier SIG SAUER Academy for elite firearms instruction and tactical training. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs over 3,400 people across sixteen U.S. locations and four global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified as a Great Place to Work™.

About the role

The Preventative Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for general machine preventative maintenance in a modern industrial manufacturing facility. This role requires prior industrial maintenance experience and the ability to work from drawings, diagrams, technical manuals, schematics, and written or verbal instructions. The Technician will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operators, and other internal teams in both independent and team-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery using SIG preventative maintenance procedures.
• Complete daily paperwork, document parts, and track material usage.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist with repairs on manufacturing production equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks on machinery and coolant delivery systems, including plumbing pneumatic lines and fabricating air hoses.
• Rebuild pneumatic and electrical liquid and air pumps.
• Run and maintain coolant evaporation systems.
• Maintain used oil and non-hazardous waste collection; work with EHS for hazardous waste identification and storage.
• Perform annual conveyor maintenance, including removing, cleaning, and adjusting conveyor belt assemblies, inspecting bearings, shafts, chains, and paddles, and performing lubrication.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on dust, wet, and mist collector units, including cleaning, emptying containers, changing filters, and inspecting flow meters and fire prevention systems.
• Complete filter and coolant changes at assigned intervals and ensure grease cartridges are replaced as required.
• Ensure lubricant dispensers are full and available for operators; verify machine labels match manufacturer specifications.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and tasks.
• Travel to all SIG SAUER facilities as needed.
• Participate in 5S workplace organizational activities and maintain area sustainment.
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality are required.
• May be required to work in other functional areas or facilities based on business needs.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; certification in a technical maintenance field preferred.
• ASE certification, trade apprenticeship, or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and computerized maintenance management systems.
• General troubleshooting knowledge and experience with electrical and electronics, electro-mechanical assemblies, and hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
• Basic plumbing, pneumatics, and mechanical knowledge; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills to convey problems and corrective actions to supervision, both verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Primarily standing (90%+ of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours.
• Exposure to a typical manufacturing environment with frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending, kneeling (minimum 50% of the shift), and repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Proficient fine motor skills, including gripping, reaching, pulling, turning, and using tools for torqueing fixtures.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where mandated.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER security mandates.