Lead Maintenance Mechanic (1st Shift)

Title : Lead Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Location : West Chicago, IL

Hire Type : Contract-to-Hire (with full benefits)

Pay Range : $30.00 - $35.00 / hour (W2)

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 Lead Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for conducting a wide variety of machine maintenance and repair tasks involving technical and mechanical skills within a CNC machining environment.

This individual will support the facility manufacturing activities by ensuring equipment is maintained through the development and administration of a preventative maintenance schedule, performing impromptu repairs to machines in a timely manner, and supporting the installation, testing, and validation of new equipment and machines within the assigned manufacturing facility(s).

Job Duties :

• Performs installation, building, testing, calibrating, and maintenance of electrical components of a variety of production assemblies and plant related equipment.
• Will perform preventive maintenance on both manual and automated equipment utilizing blueprints, technical manuals, or manufacturer specifications.

This may involve electrical, electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics systems.

Responsible for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment issues. Works with outside contractors as needed.

Identifies opportunities for maintenance and process improvements, with supporting documentation.

• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various machine systems, operational interlocks, sensors, energy isolation systems, and other ancillary inputs to machine controls according to Company safety procedures.
• Analyze and determine corrective actions or repairs based on operational and trouble messages provided by Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Display Monitors, CNC control panels or other similar display panels.
• Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, maintain and update equipment manuals, component software, parament profiles, and all other appropriate documentation.

Develop and / or refine training programs for new and existing automation equipment.

• I mprove the performance of automated cells and equipment. Assist Engineering with installation, testing, application designs, modifications and validation of new production equipment.
• Clearly understand and follow all Lock Out Tag Out procedures, and Arc Flash requirements.
• Correctly identify replacement machine components, supplies, and suppliers. Make contact, make purchase decision based on cost and production needs, fill out requisition or make immediate purchase.
• Train all new mechanics and mentor current mechanics.
• Create work schedules for mechanics and direct the work during the shift or on off-shifts.
• Assigns and oversees daily tasks of the maintenance personnel and shares the accountability to the performance of these tasks in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Provides assigned team with guidance and support to ensure tasks are completed as scheduled.
• Assist the Maintenance Coordinator in the creation of the preventative maintenance schedule. Will ensure that schedule is adhered to.

Will track schedule and report updates to management upon request.

Work autonomously to lead the maintenance functions of that shift, as well as other shifts where no lead is present.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. Formal education in a technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in equipment maintenance.
• Prior experience working in a lead or supervisory role.
• Prior experience working in a CNC machining environment. Must understand CNC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams and machine design blueprints.
• Must have basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, and be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, select, and install related components.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing equipment alarm codes and malfunctions.
• Conduct each maintenance activity independently and with safety being the priority.
• Proficient use of MS Office
• Willingness to work overtime, as needed.
• Minimum one year of lead / supervisory experience.

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.