Maintenance Mechanic | Night Shift

Job Title Maintenance Technician | Night Shift Location Schaumburg, IL Hire Type Contract-to-Hire (6 Months) Target Pay Rate $32.00 - $40.00/hour + $1.00/hour Shift Differential + Overtime Benefits Medical/dental/vision insurance 401(k) Paid holidays PTO Work Schedule 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule Week 1 Work: Monday, Tuesday Off: Wednesday, Thursday Work: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Work: Thursday, Friday Off: Saturday, Sunday Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to join a highly automated manufacturing facility on the overnight shift. This is the highest technical level within the maintenance team, responsible for troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working with automated manufacturing equipment, and the ability to diagnose PLC-controlled equipment. This individual will also support equipment reliability initiatives, mentor junior technicians, and help minimize production downtime. Must Have Skills 8+ years of industrial maintenance experienceStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experienceExperience working on automated manufacturing equipmentAbility to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (no programming required)Experience troubleshooting conveyors, mixers, ovens, refrigeration equipment, or similar production machineryAbility to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematicsExperience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and conveyorsWelding and fabrication experience preferredStrong understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures Job Duties Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, and 480VAC equipmentDiagnose and repair motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, transformers, VFDs, and servo systemsTroubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and HMI interfacesDiagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systemsRepair and maintain conveyors, mixers, ovens, refrigeration equipment, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other production equipmentPerform equipment rebuilds, precision alignments, and root cause failure analysisLead complex equipment repairs and breakdown investigationsDevelop preventive maintenance procedures and recommend equipment improvementsMentor and train maintenance techniciansSupport plant reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance Qualifications Minimum of 8 years of industrial maintenance experienceProven experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environmentExperience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred)Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawingsStrong troubleshooting skills with automated production equipmentExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to work a 12-hour rotating overnight scheduleAbility to pass background check and drug screening 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. #infood #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Engineering, Inc.