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Posted August 22, 2026

Maintenance Technician

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Cary, IL, US Full Time
31USD - 34.5USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – 2nd or 3rd Shift


Pay: up to $34.50/hour


Build your maintenance skills while helping keep a busy manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.


We’re seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical troubleshooting skills. This is a hands-on role supporting production equipment through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and equipment changeovers.


What You’ll Do

  • Perform preventative, corrective, and routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment
  • Troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical issues
  • Replace sensors, mechanical components, and other parts as needed
  • Clean, inspect, lubricate, and service production equipment
  • Assist with tooling and equipment changeovers
  • Create maintenance work orders and document completed work
  • Support production, safety, and quality requirements
  • Work alongside experienced maintenance team members on more complex repairs


What You Bring

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Manufacturing maintenance or mechanical experience preferred
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills
  • Ability to use basic tools, gauges, and measurement equipment
  • Basic computer and math skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English


Schedule Options

Second Shift | Monday-Friday | 4:20pm – 12:30am

Third Shift | Monday–Friday | 12:20 am – 8:30 am


What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Potential shift differential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Tuition assistance and employee assistance program
  • Parental leave and flexible spending accounts


Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds during the shift.


If you’re mechanically minded and ready to grow your skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment, apply today.

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