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Maintenance Mechanic

Sterling Engineering
Charles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Title :   Maintenance Mechanic

Location :   West Chicago, IL

Hire Type :   Contract-to-Hire

Target Pay Range :    $25.00 - $33.00 / hour (W2 w / full employee benefits overtime pay)

Work Schedule :   First Shift (6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm), Monday - Friday

Overview :

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a   Full Em ployee Benefits Package  that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary :

  • Perform facility and equipment repairs to support manufacturing operations.
  • Maintain and repair equipment promptly, ensuring safety as the top priority.
  • Communicate findings clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Assist with the installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment.

Job Duties :

  • Perform preventive maintenance on manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Adjust machine systems, interlocks, sensors, and energy isolation systems per safety procedures.
  • Diagnose and repair issues using PLC display monitors, CNC panels, and similar controls.
  • Maintain certifications, maintenance records, and machine history documentation.
  • Repair and improve facility systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and lighting.
  • Support Engineering with equipment installation, testing, and modifications.
  • Prioritize work requests based on safety and production needs with minimal supervision.
  • Follow Lockout / Tagout and Arc Flash safety procedures.
  • Identify, order, and procure replacement components and supplies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Technical College degree preferred.
  • 2–5 years’ experience reading / interpreting electrical schematics, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment.
  • 1–2 years’ experience training other maintenance mechanics preferred.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kanban, Root Cause Problem Solving) is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Ability to work independently with safety as a priority.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Comfortable working at heights using lifts, ladders, or scaffolding.
  • Strong decision-making and communication skills.
  • Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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