Maintenance Technician | Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Alsip, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Up to 5 hours of OT per week)
Compensation : $25.00 - $28.00/hour
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Overtime available
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

Must have Skill Set:

• 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• OR recent graduate of an Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Apprenticeship program
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Strong desire to learn and grow within industrial maintenance
• Experience in manufacturing only (no facilities, commercial, or residential maintenance backgrounds)

Overview:

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established food manufacturer in Alsip, IL to hire a Maintenance Technician for their 2nd shift team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone early in their maintenance career who is eager to learn from experienced technicians and build a long-term career in manufacturing. Recent graduates from industrial maintenance or mechatronics programs are encouraged to apply. This facility is known for having one of the highest safety ratings among the company's U.S. plants, a clean and well-maintained work environment, and exceptional employee retention. The plant manufactures well-known products including Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, Starbucks bakery products, and breads supplied to McDonald's.

Job Duties:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on bakery production equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support equipment repairs, adjustments, and changeovers to maximize production uptime.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks and accurately document work performed.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, and plant safety standards.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure efficient equipment operation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment OR completion of an Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Apprenticeship program.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attendance, teamwork, and communication skills.

#infood

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.