Assembler III
Job Description
Hire Type: Contract to hire
Shift: 2nd (3pm-11pm)
Compensation: $22/hr plus $2 shift differential
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), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
- Assembling parts and components for locomotive alternator
- Fasten sub-assembly parts together with bolts, screws, and additional fasteners hardware
- Route and apply electrical wiring harnesses
- Route and install hydraulic fluid, fuel lines and electrical wiring harnesses
- Fill engine with fuel, coolant and hydraulic oils and prep engine for Test Cell
- Operate engine test cell equipment
- Perform pressure decay tests and other IPV’s as required
- Diagnose malfunctions and perform adjustments or repairs to engines and components to meet quality standards
- Maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on machines. Check oil levels, air pressures, air filters and perform minimal maintenance to correct issues
- Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly problems, part quality issues and test results associated with new parts and engineering changes
- Move units in and out of paint booths
- Power wash units for paint, check for leaks
- HS Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience, Vocational training, Forklift, and crane certified, two or more technical certifications
- Basic PC knowledge for data entry
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
Lea Arvanites is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where she supports the rail division. Since joining Sterling, Lea has gained hands-on experience sourcing candidates, conducting outreach, and learning the full recruiting cycle within a technical staffing environment.
Early in her recruiting career, Lea has quickly adapted to the pace of technical staffing and continues to build confidence through her work with candidates. She is passionate about connecting people with career opportunities that align with their goals, strengths, and long-term potential.
For Lea, the most rewarding part of recruiting is helping candidates find roles where they can grow, contribute, and feel at home. She enjoys being part of that career journey and takes pride in helping create meaningful connections between talented individuals and the right opportunities.