Maintenance Mechanic

West Chicago, IL 60185

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Technician Job Number: 42711369 Compensation: $24.40-34.20 / hour

Job Description

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 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.

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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Herman Davis
Technical Recruiter

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