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Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Category: Technician
Job Number: 49156754
Compensation: $72800-83200 / year
Job Description
Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Chicago, IL
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for 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.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k
Pay: $35-40/hr
Job Summary:
- The Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Mechanical is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient operations. This role focuses on electrical expertise—including motors, drives, PLCs, and power distribution—while also handling mechanical systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors. The technician performs preventive maintenance, supports equipment installations, and collaborates with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and improve reliability.
Job Duties:
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control panels.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and gear systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections on both electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
- Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new machinery and systems.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards and electrical codes.
- Keep accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a maintenance role, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
- Expertise in AC/DC motors, VFDs, and PLC troubleshooting (programming a plus).
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems such as belts, bearings, chains, lubrication, and gear assemblies.
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional on-call or overtime shifts.
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.
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