Maintenance Technician 2 | Controls

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Technician II

Location: Alsip, IL

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday Night – Friday Morning | 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (Up to 5 hours of overtime per week)

Compensation: $35.00–$37.00/hour

Benefits: Benefits packet.

Must Have Skill Set:

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting experience
• Ability to troubleshoot, edit, and maintain Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs (no programming required)
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Preventive maintenance and equipment repair experience
• Manufacturing experience required (no facilities, commercial, or residential maintenance backgrounds)

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you every step of the way as you search for your next opportunity. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and controls experience to support a high-speed manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, has experience maintaining Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC systems, and is eager to continue developing their technical skills. We're looking for someone who is motivated, dependable, and excited to learn and grow within a collaborative maintenance team.

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Maintain and edit Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC programs for troubleshooting and equipment support (no programming required).
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, overhauls, and installations.
• Diagnose equipment failures and work closely with production to minimize downtime.
• Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs using a CMMS.
• Operate maintenance tools and equipment safely while following all safety, GMP, and quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs; programming experience is not required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and industrial production equipment.
• Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn, develop new skills, and grow within the organization.
• Ability to work independently on 3rd shift in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• No facilities, commercial, or residential maintenance experience will be considered—manufacturing maintenance experience is required.

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.