Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Technician
Location: Onsite; Buffalo Grove, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
Pay: $26–33/hour
12-hour Shift rotation:
• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, rotating schedule
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, rotating nights (10% shift differential)
Position Overview
We are seeking Maintenance Technicians with hands-on experience supporting automated manufacturing, robotics, or warehouse automation environments. This role is critical to maintaining continuous system operation and minimizing downtime across highly automated equipment and production systems.
The ideal candidate is comfortable troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, working with PLC-controlled equipment, and performing both reactive and preventive maintenance in a fast-paced, high-automation setting.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain continuous operation of automated, robotic, and material handling systems by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying components
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and return equipment to service quickly and safely
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on robotic systems and process support equipment
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex automated system drawings
- Work with PLC-controlled equipment and assist in automation system diagnostics
- Identify machine malfunctions, isolate root causes, and implement cost-effective repairs
- Perform equipment calibrations, re-qualifications, and system validations per schedule
- Assist engineers and automation teams with equipment installation, removal, and system qualification
- Support corrective action reports and process improvement initiatives
- Disassemble equipment, inspect components for defects, and repair or replace parts as needed
- Support both hardware and, at higher levels, limited software maintenance activities
Required Experience and Skills
- Background in automated manufacturing, robotics, material handling systems, or automated warehouse environments
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with PLC-controlled equipment
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Preventive and corrective maintenance experience in high-volume or automated settings
- Solid computer and documentation skills
Technical Experience Preferred
- Automation, robotics, or conveyor/material handling systems
- Electronic assembly and troubleshooting (schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly)
- Cable and harness work (crimping, soldering, connector assembly, cable prep)
- Testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and cable/harness testers
- Automated machine operations (surface mount, component insertion, wave soldering)
- Mechanical and electrical tools including alignment tools, measuring tools, taps & dies, and power/air tools
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Company Description
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.