Title : Maintenance Technician
Location : Vernon Hills, IL
Hire Type : Direct-Hire, Onsite
Target Pay Range : $30.00 - $35.00 / hour
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 Em ployee 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 :
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant production machinery, support equipment, and other systems throughout the facility to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity.
The Maintenance Technician also assists with related upgrades, improvements, and assigned projects as required.
Job Duties :
- Perform job assignments from work orders, sketches, or verbal instructions, following applicable codes.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Install, modify, and relocate machinery; perform fabrication, welding, and other maintenance tasks.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment and systems (e.g., compressors, chillers, cooling towers).
- Use measuring and testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
- Maintain logs, records, and system readings; document completed work orders.
- Follow environmental, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of relevant experience working as a Maintenance Technician.
- Experience working with production equipment and building utilities within a manufacturing environment.
- Allen Bradley PLC (ControlLogix, SLC-500, & PLC5) experience.
- Understanding of servo control systems and variable frequency drives.
- Experience with power distribution up to 480 VAC is preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.