Job Description
Maintenance Technician
Broadview, IL
Shift: 1st Shift Preferred (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) | 2nd Shift Available (4:00 PM - 12:30 AM)
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 annually
Location: Broadview, IL
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 annually
Location: Broadview, IL
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Position Overview
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in Broadview, IL to identify an experienced Maintenance Technician to support plant operations and equipment reliability. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned maintenance professional with a strong background in industrial electrical maintenance or commercial electrical work, combined with mechanical troubleshooting experience.
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pumps, and process piping systems. This position is an individual contributor role with no supervisory responsibilities and offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment and facility systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, motor controls, VFDs, power distribution systems, and production machinery.
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, conduit, disconnects, panels, and related equipment.
- Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, and associated components.
- Perform repairs and modifications to process piping systems.
- Troubleshoot and replace:
- Ball valves
- Check valves
- Pumps
- Piping assemblies
- Complete re-piping projects and equipment upgrades as needed.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Follow all plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Document maintenance activities and completed repairs accurately.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of maintenance, industrial electrician, maintenance electrician, commercial electrician, or multi-craft maintenance experience.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing, industrial, commercial, or heavy equipment environment.
- Experience with:
- Industrial electrical systems
- Commercial electrical installations
- Motors and motor controls
- VFDs
- PLC troubleshooting
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Pumps
- Process piping
- Ball valves
- Check valves
- Experience installing conduit, pulling wire, terminating connections, and troubleshooting electrical circuits.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial manufacturing experience.
- Technical degree or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- OSHA training or certification.
Why This Opportunity?
- Stable first-shift opportunity with limited off-shift requirements.
- Competitive salary range of $75,000-$95,000.
- No direct reports or management responsibilities.
- Diverse work involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and process systems.
- Opportunity to work independently and have a direct impact on plant reliability and uptime.
- Strong benefits package and long-term career stability.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Career Development Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Broadview, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $75,000–$95,000 Per Year |
| 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.
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