Maintenance Mechanic (CNC)

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Skokie, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29–$39 Per Hour
SKILLS
CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, DC Motor, Disassemblers, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Failure Analysis, Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Machining Operations, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Production Machining, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Systems Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance
LOCATION
Skokie, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: CNC Maintenance Technician
Location: Skokie, IL
Shift: 1st Shift (5:00 AM Start), 2nd Shift (2:00 PM Start), or Mid Shift (Preferred: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Compensation: $29–$39/hour (flexible for highly experienced CNC Maintenance Technicians)

Overview:

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a new client in the North Chicagoland suburbs to hire an experienced CNC Maintenance Technician for their facility in Skokie, IL. This organization is part of a global industrial manufacturing group that produces highly engineered products used in demanding industrial environments.

This role is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting CNC machinery, as well as supporting facility mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with CNC machining centers, electrical systems, and preventative maintenance programs in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machinery and facility systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance (PM) including lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, and maintaining accurate TPM records according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including disassembly and replacement of bearings, gears, and structural components.
  • Identify equipment issues by observing machinery in operation and gathering input from machine operators and production staff.
  • Utilize precision measuring instruments, gauges, power tools, and hand tools to complete maintenance tasks.
  • Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs to restore production equipment quickly and safely.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Review service requests for repairs and determine the appropriate course of action for maintenance solutions.
  • Assist with the movement and setup of equipment and facility fixtures as needed.
  • Maintain and support facility plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems as required.
  • Perform required preventative maintenance tasks including cleaning, lubrication, and component replacement.
Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 5+ years of maintenance troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience maintaining CNC machining centers preferred, including brands such as:
    • Mazak
    • Nakamura
    • Samsung
    • Okuma
    • DMG Mori
  • Experience working with PLC systems and AC/DC motors and drives.
  • Knowledge of electrical wiring, circuits, and schematics.
  • Experience supporting industrial electrical systems related to machinery.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com