Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice
About this role
Company Description
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic results driven Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice to join our Building Finishing Haines City team.
The Apprentice works under the direction of Maintenance Leadership and experienced Maintenance Mechanics to develop the technical skills, safety discipline, and equipment ownership required to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
This role supports Sika's commitment to safety, quality, environmental responsibility, operational excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The employee is expected to model Sika values including Courage for Innovation, Sustainability & Integrity, Empowerment & Respect, and Performance & Results.
Comply with all Sika Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and site requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and immediate reporting of unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents.
- Participate in safety meetings, inspections, required EHS training, and maintain 5S housekeeping standards in assigned production and maintenance areas.
- Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including routine equipment inspections, condition monitoring, and proper lubrication and adjustment practices under supervision.
- Support equipment installation, modification, troubleshooting, and repair activities, including replacement of bearings, belts, rollers, chains, motors, sensors, and mechanical components.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, work orders, and inspection logs while communicating equipment issues clearly to Production and Maintenance Leadership.
- Support production requirements, equipment changeovers, startup checks, sanitation, and production readiness activities as business needs require.
- Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Technical school certificate or industrial maintenance coursework
Experience
- Manufacturing experience with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
Technical Competencies
- Mechanical systems: bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and motors
- Electrical fundamentals: sensors, relays, contactors, and VFD basics
- Maintenance systems: Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and CMMS/SAP documentation
Core Behaviors
- Safety leadership and accountability
- Teamwork, problem-solving, and communication
- Attention to detail and learning agility
Additional Information
Perks & Benefits
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid time off, Paid holidays
- Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Education Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program & More!
Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Company at a glance
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
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Top Benefits
- 401k with generous company match
- Bonuses
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Floating holidays
- Paid volunteer time
- Wellness/fitness reimbursements
- Education assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee referral program
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