Maintenance Mechanic

Nationwide Technical Search; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in Sterling, IL to inspect, repair, and maintain heavy manufacturing equipment. This role emphasizes preventative maintenance, precision fabrication, and minimizing downtime on 12-hour shifts in a tough plant environment.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, welding with oxy-acetylene torches, crane operation, and CMMS data logging. Strong blueprint reading and safety adherence are required for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of welding/cutting metals and reading blueprints.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and basic computer operation.
• Commitment to safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, dismantle, repair, and assemble mechanical equipment.
• Perform fabrication or repair welding using oxy-acetylene torches and welders; operate power tools.
• Safely operate cranes, manlifts, tractors, and mobile equipment.
• Log CMMS data, complete daily work orders, and read blueprints.
• Work 12-hour shifts, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Maintenance

Blueprint reading

Welding

Safety protocols

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Crane signals

Hydraulic tools

Alignment instruments

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Sterling, IL

Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
$35 - $40 +/hour

Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and structures throughout the plant. Focuses on preventative maintenance, precision fabrication, equipment diagnostics, and minimizing production downtime in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Equipment Maintenance & Diagnostics: Inspect, diagnose, dismantle, repair, and assemble mechanical equipment including gears, bearings, shafts, belts, and cables.
• Fabrication & Tool Operation: Perform construction or repair welding using oxy-acetylene torches and electric welders; operate power tools, hydraulic equipment, and diagnostic/alignment instruments.
• Rigging & Mobile Equipment: Safely operate remote-controlled cranes, manlifts, tractors, and mobile equipment using standard signals.
• Troubleshooting & Documentation: Create hand sketches of parts, interpret assembly drawings/blueprints, log CMMS equipment history data, and complete daily work orders.
• Work Demands: Provide own basic hand tools; stand for the majority of 12-hour shifts; work in extreme temperatures and dirty mill environments; climb ladders/catwalks to inspect overhead cranes; lift up to 50 lbs and carry up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a heavy manufacturing setting.
• Technical Mastery: Working knowledge of welding/cutting metals, press/running fits, alignment tools, crane signals, and reading mechanical blueprints.
• Equipment & Inspection: Proficient with diagnostic tools, alignment instruments, and basic computer operation.
• Teamwork & Safety: Ability to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision, strictly adhering to safety and Lockout/Tagout protocols.