Maintenance Mechanic | Night Shift

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to join our highly automated manufacturing facility in Schaumburg, IL, on the overnight shift.

This contract-to-hire role focuses on complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC troubleshooting skills, and a track record of improving equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (no programming required).
• Reading electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures knowledge.
• 12-hour rotating overnight schedule.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, 480VAC).
• Diagnose and repair motors, starters, relays, VFDs, servo systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and HMI interfaces.
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems (pumps, valves, cylinders).
• Repair conveyors, mixers, ovens, refrigeration equipment.
• Perform rebuilds, precision alignments, root cause failure analysis.
• Lead complex equipment repairs and breakdown investigations.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures and improvements.
• Mentor and train maintenance technicians.
• Support plant reliability initiatives to reduce downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC control

Lockout/Tagout

Conveyors

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding & fabrication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Technician | Night Shift

Location

Schaumburg, IL

Hire Type

Contract-to-Hire (6 Months)

Target Pay Rate

$32.00 - $40.00/hour + $1.00/hour Shift Differential + Overtime

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• PTO

Work Schedule

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule

• Week 1 Work: Monday, Tuesday
• Off: Wednesday, Thursday
• Work: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2 Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Work: Thursday, Friday
• Off: Saturday, Sunday

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to join a highly automated manufacturing facility on the overnight shift. This is the highest technical level within the maintenance team, responsible for troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working with automated manufacturing equipment, and the ability to diagnose PLC-controlled equipment. This individual will also support equipment reliability initiatives, mentor junior technicians, and help minimize production downtime.

Must Have Skills

8+ years of industrial maintenance experienceStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experienceExperience working on automated manufacturing equipmentAbility to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (no programming required)Experience troubleshooting conveyors, mixers, ovens, refrigeration equipment, or similar production machineryAbility to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematicsExperience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and conveyorsWelding and fabrication experience preferredStrong understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job Duties

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, and 480VAC equipmentDiagnose and repair motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, transformers, VFDs, and servo systemsTroubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and HMI interfacesDiagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systemsRepair and maintain conveyors, mixers, ovens, refrigeration equipment, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other production equipmentPerform equipment rebuilds, precision alignments, and root cause failure analysisLead complex equipment repairs and breakdown investigationsDevelop preventive maintenance procedures and recommend equipment improvementsMentor and train maintenance techniciansSupport plant reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of industrial maintenance experienceProven experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environmentExperience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred)Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawingsStrong troubleshooting skills with automated production equipmentExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to work a 12-hour rotating overnight scheduleAbility to pass background check and drug screening

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. #infood