Electro-mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location : Hammond, IN 46323

Schedule :

• 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Pay : $29.00–$36.00/hour (Depending on Experience)

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Benefits : A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Hammond, IN to hire Electrical Maintenance Technician. This is a hands-on maintenance role supporting production equipment through troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical production equipment
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
• Install, align, and maintain motors, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic systems, HVAC equipment, and other plant machinery
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Maintain instrumentation and calibration equipment
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Fabricate or modify machine components using basic welding and fabrication techniques
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment while following company safety procedures

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical degree, certificate, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Experience troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Strong PLC troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills for maintenance reporting
• Willingness to work scheduled and emergency overtime as needed

Preferred Skills :

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Preventive maintenance experience
• Vocational or technical training in electrical maintenance
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and production operations

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.