Job Description
Maintenance Technician (2nd & 3rd Shift)
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift Openings
Pay: $35.00/hour + shift differential (where applicable)
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift Openings
Pay: $35.00/hour + shift differential (where applicable)
About the Opportunity
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire experienced Maintenance Technicians for both 2nd and 3rd shift openings. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for maintenance professionals with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Maintain CNC machines, robotic equipment, and automated production systems.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using fault codes and diagnostic tools.
- Complete machine alignments, calibrations, and component replacements.
- Perform welding and basic fabrication work as needed.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working with CNC machinery, automation, robotics, or PLC-controlled equipment.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
- Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sterling Engineering and our client are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| 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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