Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Hire Type: 3-4 Month Contract
Salary: $32-$37/hr.
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.
Shift: 1st
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, and pumps.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical motors, timers, transformers, and controls.
- Diagnose and repair AC/DC electrical systems using schematics and electrical testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based equipment and applications.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, safety checks, equipment repairs, and facility modifications.
- Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, assets, and preventative/corrective maintenance activities.
- Assist with root cause and breakdown analysis to identify equipment issues and prevent recurring failures.
- Verify equipment guards and safety devices are operational before returning equipment to service.
- Follow plant safety procedures, safe work practices, and housekeeping standards.
- Associate degree or certificate in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Maintenance Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, or equivalent higher education.
- 10+ years of experience working with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment, or equivalent higher education.
- 3+ years of experience with electronic and PLC-based applications in an industrial environment.
- Experience using a CMMS system to manage work orders and equipment assets.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including PLC troubleshooting.
- Experience with pumps, welding, bearings, electrical safety, forklifts, gears, hydraulics, valves, utilities, alignment, and rigging preferred.
- Experience in TPM and Lean manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience with steel processing equipment such as slitters, cut-to-length lines, and shears is a plus.
- Experience maintaining and repairing forklifts and other mobile equipment is a plus.
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
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.