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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Maintenance Technician

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$50,465 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Maintenance TechnicianLocation:
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 OverviewWe 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 DoingMaintain continuous operation of automated, robotic, and material handling systems by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying componentsTroubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and return equipment to service quickly and safelyPerform scheduled preventive maintenance on robotic systems and process support equipmentRead and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex automated system drawingsWork with PLC-controlled equipment and assist in automation system diagnosticsIdentify machine malfunctions, isolate root causes, and implement cost-effective repairsPerform equipment calibrations, re-qualifications, and system validations per scheduleAssist engineers and automation teams with equipment installation, removal, and system qualificationSupport corrective action reports and process improvement initiativesDisassemble equipment, inspect components for defects, and repair or replace parts as neededSupport both hardware and, at higher levels, limited software maintenance activitiesRequired Experience and SkillsBackground in automated manufacturing, robotics, material handling systems, or automated warehouse environmentsStrong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skillsExperience with PLC-controlled equipmentAbility to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawingsPreventive and corrective maintenance experience in high-volume or automated settingsSolid computer and documentation skillsTechnical Experience PreferredAutomation, robotics, or conveyor/material handling systemsElectronic 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 testersAutomated machine operations (surface mount, component insertion, wave soldering)Mechanical and electrical tools including alignment tools, measuring tools, taps & dies, and power/air tools#Pro1