Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift - Sterling Engineering
Schaumburg, IL
About the Job
Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Shifts Available: 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for 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.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary:
- Embark on an exciting journey as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, where you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with industry leaders. This role offers a dynamic environment that will allow you to showcase your expertise and contribute to the success of a thriving organization.
Job Duties:
- Demonstrate proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed manufacturing equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, cylinders, case formers, labeling equipment, fillers, and conveyors.
- Possess knowledge of welding techniques (stainless steel, MIG, TIG), fabrication, and the operation of machine shop equipment.
- Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems and control wiring to identify and resolve issues.
- Enhance equipment effectiveness through meantime failure analysis, root cause analysis, general troubleshooting, operation maintenance, and setup of production equipment.
- Implement preventive maintenance work for equipment and facilities in accordance with manufacturer and engineering guidelines.
- Evaluate and modify preventive maintenance procedures with detailed steps and parts to reduce downtime across production and facility equipment.
- Support the maintenance of physical assets to ensure continued operation, line effectiveness, yield optimization, and cost control.
- Assess maintenance and equipment performance, and develop predictive and proactive plans.
- Identify and anticipate major repairs, replacements, and capital projects to ensure improved and continuous operations.
- Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Provide technical support in the area of electrical/controls.
Qualifications:
- Possess a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment, including the use of specialized diagnostic instruments.
- Demonstrate experience with photo eyes, sensors, and limit switches.
- Exhibit a high degree of precision working with minimum tolerances.
- Possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to react efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Hold a technical degree, accredited apprenticeship program, or equivalent in a technical field (preferred).
- Willingness to work any shift (nights and weekends), holidays, and overtime as required.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Source : Sterling Engineering
