Maintenance Technician
Schedule: M-F (7am - 4pm)
Pay Rate: $22 - $26 DOE
Location: Lehi, UT
Position Type: Full Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize complex facility and chemical/gas systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations
- Support the full equipment lifecycle, including installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance; diagnose root causes of failures and implement long-term solutions
- Lead start-up, commissioning, QC validation, and ongoing support of chem/gas systems, including coordination with OEMs and cross-functional teams
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
- Execute system modifications, demolitions, teardowns, and component reuse while supporting operational needs and project execution
- Monitor performance, maintain detailed records, drive continuous improvement, and ensure strict compliance with safety and quality standard
Requirements:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 2+ years of relevant experience, technical certifications, or military background
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, including motors, pumps, conveyors, and rotating equipment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and perform precision maintenance on complex mechanical and electrical systems (PLC knowledge preferred)
- Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation; strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Capable of working independently while also supporting major overhauls, shutdowns, and cross-functional initiatives
- Experience conducting root cause failure analysis (RCFA), improving equipment reliability, and mentoring junior technicians
- Background in advanced maintenance, manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial environments preferred but not required; experience in mechanical and electrical systems
- Technical training or certifications in maintenance-related fields are a plus
- Demonstrates strong ownership of equipment reliability and uptime, proactively identifying and resolving issues
- Committed to high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.
Equal opportunities and Social Governance
WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.
Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.