Maintenance Tech 1st shift

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Technician Job Number: Dj815371119 Compensation: $35-38 / hour

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Technician 
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Salary: $35-38 an hour 
Must have: Injection molding experience
 
Job Duties:
  • Electrical Expertise: Requires experience in electrical work within manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Machine Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and specifications to troubleshoot, dismantle, analyze, and repair large production machinery, including plastic injection molding machines and automated equipment. Tasks include diagnosing issues, replacing components such as pumps, motors, relays, and switches, and installing machine safety devices and shields.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates troubleshooting and repair experience with PLCs, hydraulics, injection molding machines, and automated assembly equipment.
  • Equipment Installation and Repair: Installs, repairs, maintains, and rebuilds large, complex production machines, attachments, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Facility Maintenance: Possesses working knowledge of plant support systems and building infrastructure, including electrical, water, sewer, storm drains, windows, doors/locks, roofing, lighting, and fire protection systems.
  • Contractor Coordination: Establishes effective working relationships with contractors as needed.
  • Documentation and Safety: Maintains records related to safety, testing, inspections, and reporting. Understands and applies safety protocols for handling hazardous materials (MSDS/SDS).
  • Communication Skills: Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey equipment challenges or improvement opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
  • HVAC System Knowledge: Capable of diagnosing issues with plant chillers, towers, boilers, office air conditioning units, and make-up air systems.
  • Safety Awareness: Proficient in understanding and responding to potential hazards associated with supplies and materials, including actions required for spills or contamination.

  Qualifications:
  • Experience with Automated Assembly Equipment
  • Injection Molding Experience a plus
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs sometimes repetitively.
  • 10 plus years of hands-on maintenance experience.
  • Experience with Mig/Tig, brazing, stick, spot welding plasma is a plus.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alyssa Ford

Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.

With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.

Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.

Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.

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