Wieland Group
Maintenance Tech Specialist - Pipefitter
Wieland Group, East Alton, Illinois, United States, 62024
Maintenance Tech Specialist - Pipefitter
Job Location: US-IL-East Alton
Job ID: 2025-3659
Number of Openings: 2
Posted Date: 12/15/2025 9:18 AM
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
Maintenance Technician Specialist - Pipe-fitter . The responsibility of the Maintenance Technician Specialist - Pipe-fitter is to handle hydraulic/combustion repairs and perform quality repairs and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be competent in performing equipment repairs to varied mechanical and fluid systems including changing problem components and performing preventive maintenance on these systems. This position will be located at our
East Alton, IL
facility.
Starting Pay:
$44.67/hour
Pay Schedule:
Bi-Weekly
Work Schedule:
Swing Shift (1st, 2nd & 3rd on rotating weeks)
Responsibilities
Work together with and/or leads the operating crew to minimize downtime and to maximize productivity
Responsible for making the complicated decisions on how a hydraulic/combustion repair is to proceed and perform quality repairs the first time
Responsible for leading the completion of more complicated and specialized fluids troubleshooting and repair tasks
Work with the production team for constant improvement
Perform administrative duties as assigned including completion of work order documentation and data entry into the computerized maintenance system
Qualifications
Minimum of five years heavy industrial/maintenance experience or a four year apprenticeship certification required
Experience with hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and combustion systems is required
Experience with mounting and setting equipment (rigging experienced desired), repairing mechanical transmission equipment, repairing fluid power systems, general equipment breakdown maintenance, and heavy equipment experience is considered a plus
Experience with fabricating light gauge guarding and repair of metal products using MIG Welders, TIG Welders, Arc Welding, or Stick Welding is considered a plus
Understanding of infrared, acoustics and other predictive maintenance practices is considered a plus
Must be able to work swing shift and overtime as required
Benefits
Benefits
- 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!
Sustainability
- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
Wieland is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
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Job ID: 2025-3659
Number of Openings: 2
Posted Date: 12/15/2025 9:18 AM
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
Maintenance Technician Specialist - Pipe-fitter . The responsibility of the Maintenance Technician Specialist - Pipe-fitter is to handle hydraulic/combustion repairs and perform quality repairs and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be competent in performing equipment repairs to varied mechanical and fluid systems including changing problem components and performing preventive maintenance on these systems. This position will be located at our
East Alton, IL
facility.
Starting Pay:
$44.67/hour
Pay Schedule:
Bi-Weekly
Work Schedule:
Swing Shift (1st, 2nd & 3rd on rotating weeks)
Responsibilities
Work together with and/or leads the operating crew to minimize downtime and to maximize productivity
Responsible for making the complicated decisions on how a hydraulic/combustion repair is to proceed and perform quality repairs the first time
Responsible for leading the completion of more complicated and specialized fluids troubleshooting and repair tasks
Work with the production team for constant improvement
Perform administrative duties as assigned including completion of work order documentation and data entry into the computerized maintenance system
Qualifications
Minimum of five years heavy industrial/maintenance experience or a four year apprenticeship certification required
Experience with hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and combustion systems is required
Experience with mounting and setting equipment (rigging experienced desired), repairing mechanical transmission equipment, repairing fluid power systems, general equipment breakdown maintenance, and heavy equipment experience is considered a plus
Experience with fabricating light gauge guarding and repair of metal products using MIG Welders, TIG Welders, Arc Welding, or Stick Welding is considered a plus
Understanding of infrared, acoustics and other predictive maintenance practices is considered a plus
Must be able to work swing shift and overtime as required
Benefits
Benefits
- 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!
Sustainability
- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
Wieland is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
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