Maintenance Tech: Hands-On, 1st Shift (Elgin)

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Elgin (IL)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Elgin, IL is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing environment. You will maintain and repair production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and minimize downtime, working closely with the Maintenance Manager as the lead technician for daily activities.

Schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with pay from $28 to $35 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience.
Experience in a smaller manufacturing facility is highly desirable.
Able to read shop drawings and equipment documentation.
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) to ensure equipment reliability.
Identify mechanical issues and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to prioritize repairs and maintenance needs.
Inspect equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Assist with general shop-floor activities and other manufacturing functions as needed.
Read and interpret shop drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.