Maintenance Technician 2nd shift

Hammond Power Solutions; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Company 401K

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life AD/D insurance

Medical insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Competitive hourly range

Job summary

Hammond Power Solutions in Sterling, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep production lines, equipment, and tools running safely and efficiently, aligned with quality systems and codes.

You will develop preventive maintenance schedules, perform electrical and mechanical repairs, manage parts stock, coordinate calibrations, and support continuous improvement initiatives with teamwork and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; certification or some college in maintenance is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance roles, with 5+ years in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing/plant environment.
• Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out and PLCs.
• Forklift and hoist training and certificates.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Familiarity with office equipment and basic measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed equipment preventive maintenance lists and schedules for all plant equipment.
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on plant equipment per maintenance schedule.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on plant equipment as per maintenance schedule.
• Maintain maintenance tools, equipment and supplies to meet maintenance needs.
• Coordinate and/or perform equipment and tool calibrations as required.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical malfunctions in production equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Submit MRO requests for parts or services and replace equipment when approved.
• Work with departments on maintenance projects and upgrades for cost efficiency.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Maintenance planning

Communication

Teamwork

Soldering

Measuring tools

Education

High School Diploma

Certification or some college in maintenance

Tools

Lock-out/Tag-out systems

PLC basics

Forklift operation

Hoist operation

Preventative maintenance software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Position Overview

Ensure overall Sterling facility equipment, production lines and tools are properly maintained, repaired or replaced as per HPS quality systems and applicable codes, standards and regulations to allow for maximum potential plant efficiency and ship-on-time while providing safe and clean working conditions for all employees.

Position Overview

Ensure overall Sterling facility equipment, production lines and tools are properly maintained, repaired or replaced as per HPS quality systems and applicable codes, standards and regulations to allow for maximum potential plant efficiency and ship-on-time while providing safe and clean working conditions for all employees.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

• Develop detailed equipment preventive and schedule maintenance lists and schedules for all plant equipment
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on plant equipment as per maintenance schedule
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on plant equipment as per maintenance schedule
• Maintain maintenance department tools, equipment and supplies in order to meet all the maintenance supply needs
• Work closely with Manufacturing Process Specialists in the maintenance, review and upgrade of all production hand tools as required
• Coordinate and/or perform equipment and tool calibrations as required or recommended

Equipment Repair and/or Replacement

• Perform all required electrical or mechanical equipment repairs as determined by preventative, routine or scheduled maintenance
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions in production equipment and facility infrastructure
• Using information acquired from all maintenance performed, submit MRO requests for any and all parts or services required
• If equipment replacement is deemed necessary, submit detailed reports of equipment issue, reasons and requirements to key leaders for review
• Replace upon approval any broken, unfit, unrepairable manufacturing equipment in a timely fashion within approved budgets and timelines
• Provide assistance to Training Coordinator, Manufacturing Process Specialists and production staff on the use of any newly installed manufacturing electrical equipment

Plant/Grounds Maintenance

• Perform general or major repairs to building installations, including all electrical as well as heating/AC, plumbing etc
• Continuous Improvement/Cost Reduction Projects
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and outside suppliers to research, make recommendations and upon company approval, assist in implementation of various continuous improvement and/or cost reduction projects with regards to plant facilities (eg. Preventative/Predictive Maintenance, Utilities, Maintenance inventory, critical suppliers for machine/equipment components, Health and Safety, etc.)
• Assist with major installations, set-up, and repair of machines or electrical equipment including transformers, distribution panels and other electrical equipment or devices
• Assist manufacturing process specialists and QA test department in the maintenance, calibration and upgrade of any and all production test equipment

Documentation and Reporting

• Work with corporate manufacturing engineering to draft and issue equipment PSR’s
• Complete requisitions for parts or supplies required on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Review and maintain monthly company maintenance budget
• Create drawings for filing storage.
• Understand and apply design guidelines in SPI and other engineering documents, ensuring minimal cost.
• Implement changes through the HCN process in a timely manner, when applicable.
• Review and approve test reports, as required.
• Request special tests to meet customer’s additional specifications, if required.
• Review field issues for resolution, as needed.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• High School Diploma
• Prefer a certification or some college in maintenance or similar field
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance roles
• 5 + years in a electrical maintenance position in a manufacturing/plant environment
• Lock-out/Tag-out, PLC’s
• Forklift and Hoist Training & Certificates
• Interpersonal skills training including HPR (High Performance Relationships)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Preventative Maintenance Software
• Familiarity with office equipment- computers, photocopiers, printers
• Soldering, forklift, hoists, various maintenance electrical equipment
• Knowledge in use of calculators, rulers, tape measures, scales

Some of the benefits of working at HPS Micron Group LLC:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company 401K
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life AD/D insurance
• Medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Competitive Hourly Range - $24/hr to $34/hr

We are a Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.