Utilities Calibration and Repair Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Utilities Calibration and Repair Technician

Location : North Chicago, IL

Hire Type : Contract-to-Hire (convert after 6 months), Onsite

Pay Rate : $40.00 / hour (W2 w / full employee benefits)

Work Schedule : First shift, Monday-Friday

Overview :

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary :

Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain process instruments that measure temperature, pressure, flow, and other critical parameters on facility utility systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, and valves. Ensure reliable operation of equipment supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing while maintaining cGMP compliance.

Job Duties :

Calibrate, monitor, and repair measurement instruments for temperature, pressure, flow, and other critical parameters on utility systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, valves, and heat exchangers.

Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on utility equipment and associated instrumentation to ensure uninterrupted support to manufacturing operations.

Monitor system performance via BMS / SCADA, log data, and escalate abnormal conditions.

Respond promptly to utility alarms and emergencies to minimize downtime and support production schedules.

Ensure all work is completed in compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.

Maintain accurate records of calibration, maintenance activities, and system performance.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree in facility utilities systems preferred.

3+ years of experience operating, maintaining, or calibrating utility systems and process instruments (boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, valves) in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Knowledge of GMP standards and experience in a regulated industry (pharma, biotech, or food manufacturing) preferred.

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment manuals, and SOPs.

Familiarity with boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, and measurement instruments for temperature, pressure, and flow.

Strong troubleshooting and hands-on technical skills for calibration, maintenance, and repair of utility instruments.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employm ent without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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