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 seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Sterling, IL for an onsite, permanent/direct-hire role with full benefits. The position pays $35–$40 per hour and focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and minimizing downtime in a heavy manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3+ years of maintenance experience, strong welding/assembly skills, and the ability to work with blueprints and diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Welding/cutting metals, alignment tools, crane signals, and reading mechanical blueprints.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and basic computer operation.
• Ability to work independently or in teams with strict safety and Lockout/Tagout protocols.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, dismantle, repair, and assemble mechanical equipment including gears, bearings, shafts, belts, and cables.
• Perform construction or repair welding using oxy-acetylene torches and electric welders; operate power tools, hydraulic equipment, and diagnostic/alignment instruments.
• Safely operate remote-controlled cranes, manlifts, tractors, and mobile equipment using standard signals.
• Create hand sketches of parts, interpret assembly drawings/blueprints, log CMMS equipment history data, and complete daily work orders.
• Provide own basic hand tools; stand for 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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding & fabrication

Diagnostics & alignment

Safety & LOTO

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.