Job Description
Sterling Engineering is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing organization in Elgin, IL. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a smaller manufacturing environment, takes ownership of equipment maintenance, and is comfortable wearing multiple hats to support daily operations.
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and minimizing downtime. This individual will work directly with the Maintenance Manager as the primary technician responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities.
Location: Elgin, IL 60123
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Pay: $28 to $35 per hour, based on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) to ensure equipment reliability.
- Identify mechanical issues and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to prioritize repairs and maintenance needs.
- Inspect equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Assist with general shop-floor activities and other manufacturing functions as needed.
- Read and interpret shop drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance experience.
- Experience working in a smaller manufacturing facility is highly preferred.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of daily maintenance responsibilities.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of manufacturing equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, communication skills, and basic math abilities.
- Ability to read shop drawings and equipment documentation.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or technical degree is a plus.
- Experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or similar manufacturing environments is a plus, but not required.
- Previous lead experience and bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work around manufacturing equipment throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with typical shop-floor noise, vibration, and temperature changes.
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Elgin, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $28–$35 Per Hour |
| 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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