Maintenance Mechanic IV

East Chicago, IN 46312

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: Ab2167461212 Compensation: $58,240 / year

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Mechanic IV

Location: East Chicago, IN

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

Hire Type: Direct Hire

1st shift, 5am-5:30pm, Sunday-Tuesday is shift A, Thursday-Saturday is shift B – both with alternate Wednesdays
OR
2st shift, 5pm-5:30am, Monday-Thursday

$22-36/hr

Job Summary: Maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and performs emergency and proactive repairs of buildings and grounds, production equipment, and machinery while minimizing down time. 

Job Duties:

  • Core competencies are: 
    o Electrical
    o Hydraulics
    o Pneumatics
    o Welding/Cutting
    o Service/Repair of equipment
    1. Knowledge of LOTO and SDS is required
    2. Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program
    3. Repair emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and machinery minimizing downtime
    4. Diagnose and repair mechanical problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
    5. Performs inspection of completed maintenance and documents results
    6. Completes and maintains paperwork for maintenance performed
    7. Operate Forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as necessary

Advanced duties and responsibilities:
 
  1. Complete high voltage and 3 phase electrical repairs and startups
  2. Repair & maintain hydraulic, lube, air, and gas systems
  3. Coordinate maintenance repairs with outside vendors as needed
  4. Repair equipment and tools, including overhead cranes, tools, welding machines and other plant equipment
  5. Install and repair facility equipment

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma and Industrial Maintenance Mechanic certification/license
  • OSHA 10 hours certified
  • Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
  • PLC experience
  • Welding or Machining experience is a plus
  • Read precision instruments and gauges
  • Work from technical drawings and blueprints


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. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Amy Badal
Technical Recruiter

Amy Badal is a seasoned Senior Recruiter passionate about connecting with individuals across diverse industries and various career stages. With an impressive 7-year tenure at Sterling, Amy has become an invaluable asset to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Amy's journey in recruiting spans over 11 years, during which she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her fascination with working alongside people from different backgrounds and professional levels has driven her successful career.

As a Senior Recruiter, Amy thrives on collaborating with candidates and hiring partners in the railroad industry. She relishes the chance to contribute to their career growth and the overall success of the organizations she serves. Amy's ability to understand each individual's unique needs and aspirations allows her to make insightful and tailored placements that benefit both parties.

One of Amy's most valuable pieces of advice is never to burn bridges and always maintain high professionalism throughout the hiring process.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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