Job Title: Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)
Location: South Holland, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire, Onsite
Target Pay Rate: Starts at $32/hour (increase after 30 days) + incentives and shift differential
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Union Environment
Must-Have Skills:
- 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, AC drives, VFDs, and PLCs
- Ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance
- Ability to work 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM), including weekends
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing production equipment, as well as maintaining building facilities and grounds. This role supports a wide range of systems including HVAC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration systems, and processing/packaging equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
Job Duties:
- Troubleshoot and repair plant machinery using electrical and mechanical skillsets
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment
- Minimize downtime by completing repairs and part replacements efficiently
- Fabricate repair parts by machining to specifications as needed
- Support production teams by providing maintenance guidance and responding to requests
- Maintain technical knowledge through training and skill development
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, rules, and regulations
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with GMP, HACCP, and USDA regulations
- Bilingual capabilities are preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds regularly
- Ability to work in extreme temperature environments
- Frequent use of hand and power tools
- Ability to climb, crouch, kneel, and crawl as needed to service equipment
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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