Electro Mechanical Technician | 3rd Shift
Greater Chicago Area, IL 60604
Job Description
- Diagnose, plan, and perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, and dismantle various types of complex manufacturing and support equipment.
- Focus on troubleshooting control systems, servo drives, and motors on high-speed packaging lines.
- Perform preventive maintenance and proactive monitoring of equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, mechanical drive systems, Allen Bradley PLCs (RSLinx), process control instrumentation, 3-phase (480V) circuits, motor starters, and controls.
- Partner with technicians, production staff, engineering, and management to plan and execute maintenance activities.
- Train and coach operators and maintenance associates to support production goals.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, EPA, and company policies.
- Support other maintenance technicians as needed.
- Identify and drive opportunities for maintenance and process improvement.
- 2–3 years Electro/Mechanical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 1 year of troubleshooting and repair experience with pneumatic control systems, Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLinx, instrumentation, 480V circuits, motor controls, and circuit boards (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience working with high-paced automation and packaging equipment.
- Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience with Allen Bradley software is a plus.
Meet Your Recruiter
Nancy Rodriguez
Technical Recruiter
Nancy is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than five years of full-cycle recruiting experience. She supports Sterling’s Food & Beverage and Life Sciences divisions, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities in highly specialized, fast-moving industries.
Nancy enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact she can make throughout the hiring process. She is passionate about guiding candidates through each step with clear communication, transparency, and support, helping make the interview process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
For Nancy, recruiting is about more than filling open roles. It is about creating a positive candidate experience, building trust, and helping people move forward with confidence in their careers.