Manufacturing Engineering Tech
Job Description
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Salary:$25-$30/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.
- Assist with building prototypes for new product development (NPD) and other assembly projects outside of normal production.
- Position parts and subassemblies using templates, measurements, and technical documentation.
- Assemble components and subassemblies by examining connections for proper fit and fastening parts.
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and bills of material.
- Safely operate small hand and power tools.
- Support the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team with hands-on assembly and technical projects.
- High school diploma/GED required; Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training preferred.
- 0–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to safely use small hand and power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and bills of material.
- Milling experience is a plus.
- Basic CAD design experience is a plus; training will be provided on AutoCAD and Creo.
- PLC troubleshooting or programming experience is a plus; training will be provided on PLC programming.
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.