Title: Production Mechanic
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift/Hours: 2nd Shift: 3:15pm - 11:45pm
Base Salary: $32.50/ hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Contribution, Paid Time Off (PTO)
About the Opportunity: Sterling Engineering's client, a leading manufacturer of US-made custom thermal components, is looking for a Production Mechanic (Level 3) to join their organization. This is a stable company that has been a leader in their market for over 50 years with a diverse book of business in all industries, setting them up for stability and growth.
Job Duties:
- Lead and manage the daily maintenance activities of the production floor, performing changeovers, overhauls, and corrective repairs on production equipment.
Continuously analyze, diagnose, and resolve mechanical and operational problems to enhance equipment efficiency and productivity.
Organize and balance maintenance workflows, including preventive maintenance checks, to ensure adherence to production schedules and minimize downtime.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions and root causes of production problems through the utilization of plant maintenance data and databases.
Minimize work-in-process delays by maintaining an accurate inventory of spare parts and preparing purchase requisitions for necessary supplies.
Motivate, train, and mentor production workers and Level 1/2 Mechanics, fostering a culture of safety and technical development.
Ensure the consistent adherence to quality specifications and industry standards by examining and measuring products for conformance.
Collaborate with the engineering and quality teams to provide input on new machinery specifications and support the evaluation of the Plant Maintenance Program.
Drive and implement predictive maintenance and fabrication of non-commercial repair parts to elevate performance across production lines.
Prepare regular reports and records of production delays, downtime, and equipment performance for senior management review.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; trade-related schooling in welding, electricity, or PLC is highly preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment (fillers, labelers, packers, etc.) in a production environment.
Proven proficiency in at least three specialized skills: welding (TIG/MIG/Stick), machine shop, industrial electricity, PLCs, or pipe fitting.
Strong understanding of technical documentation, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform major overhauls and troubleshoot complex packaging and process equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines while strictly adhering to GMP, OSHA regulations, and safety standards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact cross-functionally with production, quality, and management teams.
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.
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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