Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Mallard Manufacturing

Sterling (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

7 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
401(k) plan
PTO & holidays
HSA contributions
Life insurance & STD
Parental leave
EAP & mental health resources
Virtual healthcare resources
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs

Job summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Sterling, IL. This role troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and improves electrical equipment and industrial control systems to support safe, reliable manufacturing operations.

The position is on-site, 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM), with overtime as needed. Pay ranges from $20-$30/hour and is full-time, hourly.

Qualifications

  • High school education.
  • Typically 2+ years of experience in a technical role with solid electrical knowledge.
  • Ability to perform work with occasional supervision.
  • Experience using hand tools and interpreting electrical diagrams.
  • Proficiency in equipment maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform calibration and NC tasks and maintain documentation.
  • Strong manual dexterity and ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to interpret work instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

  • Provide moderately complex technical support for electrical and engineering challenges in the manufacturing environment, including support during construction activities.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, skilled repairs, installation, and upgrades on manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.
  • Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Collaborate with engineers to identify and solve development problems, analyze test information, and resolve design-related issues.
  • Create or modify diagrams and prepare engineering specifications for experimental electronics.
  • Assist with the design, evaluation, and repair of electrical equipment while completing required documentation accurately.
  • Perform equipment maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, calibration, and numerical control tasks to support equipment functionality and reliability.
  • Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
Hand tools
Reading diagrams
Preventive maintenance
Calibration
Team collaboration

Education

High school education

Tools

Measuring instruments
Electrical diagrams

Job description

Job Summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Sterling, IL. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve electrical equipment and industrial control systems that support safe, reliable manufacturing operations.

  • Location: Sterling, IL
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
  • Pay: $20-$30/hour
  • Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly
  • Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.
Job Summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Sterling, IL. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve electrical equipment and industrial control systems that support safe, reliable manufacturing operations.

  • Location: Sterling, IL
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
  • Pay: $20-$30/hour
  • Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly
  • Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.
What You'll Do as a Maintenance Technician
  • Provide moderately complex technical support for electrical and engineering challenges in the manufacturing environment, including support during construction activities.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, skilled repairs, installation, and upgrades on manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.
  • Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Collaborate with engineers to identify and solve development problems, analyze test information, and resolve design-related issues.
  • Create or modify diagrams and prepare engineering specifications for experimental electronics.
  • Assist with the design, evaluation, and repair of electrical equipment while completing required documentation accurately.
  • Perform equipment maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, calibration, and numerical control tasks to support equipment functionality and reliability.
  • Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
  • High school education.
  • Typically 2+ years of experience in a technical role with solid working knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform assigned work with occasional supervision and oversight.
  • Experience using hand tools and interpreting electrical diagrams.
  • Proficiency in equipment maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform calibration and numerical control tasks and maintain accurate process documentation.
  • Strong manual dexterity and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Ability to interpret work instructions accurately.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves hands-on work in a manufacturing environment and requires:

  • Lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent bending and stooping.
  • Manual dexterity to handle small objects.
  • Working in noisy environments.
  • Working in confined spaces.
  • Working from elevated platforms.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well‑being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
  • Virtual healthcare resources
  • Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
  • Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com.

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