Maintenance Technician
Sterling Engineering · Glendale Heights, IL · 2 wk ago
Manufacturing$25–$34/hrContract
Location: Glendale Heights • Contract to hire
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve industrial production equipment and facility systems. This is a hands-on position consisting of approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical work. The technician will troubleshoot equipment with minimal supervision, perform preventive maintenance, support equipment upgrades, and help maintain a safe and reliable production environment.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair industrial production equipment while minimizing downtime.
- Troubleshoot machine control circuits, PLCs, sensors, switches, relays, fuses, and indicators.
- Repair and maintain AC/DC motors, servo motors, stepper motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, grinders, and punch presses.
- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, diagrams, and machine documentation.
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.
- Complete work orders accurately and document maintenance activities.
- Work with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to identify problems and implement effective solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance or electro-mechanical experience.
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and machine control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, including IEEE and IEC standards.
- Experience with PLCs, sensors, motors, relays, switches, and control circuits.
- Experience with AC/DC, servo, and stepper motors.
Benefits
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 3 medical plans to choose from
- Dental & vision plans
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan
Pay
$25–34/hr
Schedule
2nd shift