Maintenance Technician - Automation

Job Description Title : Maintenance Technician Location : Buffalo Grove, Illinois Hire Type : Contract to hire Shift : 1st shift Compensation : $28-35/hr. Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee 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. Overview: Join a highly automated manufacturing facility where you'll work hands-on with advanced assembly, packaging, and robotic equipment in a clean production environment. This position is focused on troubleshooting and repairing automated machinery, responding to equipment issues on the floor, performing preventive maintenance, and helping keep production running efficiently. You'll work with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems while partnering closely with maintenance and production teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, working around automation, and staying active in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What we're looking for: Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment Strong electrical and mechanical skills Familiarity with PLCs, pneumatics, and robotics Preventive maintenance and root cause troubleshooting experience 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. Meet Your Recruiter Joshua Avila Technical Recruiter View email address on click.appcast.io Connect on LinkedIn 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. As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.