Title: Machine Builder & Field Service Technician Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Pay: Up to $30/hour Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Benefits: BCBS, Paid Holidays
Job Summary:
A growing manufacturer of industrial machinery is seeking a skilled Machine Builder & Field Service Technician for a first-shift opportunity in Elk Grove Village. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with experience in mechanical and electrical assembly who is also open to occasional travel (approximately 10–15%).
This position will primarily focus on building and assembling equipment in-house, with additional responsibilities supporting customers in the field, including installation, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of industrial machinery and equipment
Troubleshoot and diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Assist in the fabrication and assembly of spare parts as needed
Provide technical support to customers via phone and on-site visits
Travel to customer locations for installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment
Train customers on proper equipment operation and maintenance
Collaborate with engineering to communicate recurring issues and recommend improvements
Maintain tools, parts inventory, and service documentation
Follow all safety standards and company procedures
Qualifications:
Technical degree or trade school certification preferred
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience building industrial machinery
Prior field service experience is a plus
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Numbers & Facts
Location
Elk Grove Village, IL
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Year Founded
1969
Website
http://www.sterling-engineering.com
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
Skills
Blueprintsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Customer Trainingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Wire Harnessunmatched
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