Highlights
This position will focus primarily on the mechanical aspects of automated production equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience with automated machinery and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manchester, CT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $24–$28 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Automation Maintenance Technician
Location: Manchester, CT
Contract to Hire - Full-Time - 40 hours+ a week
Shift: Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.
Compensation: $24-28/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must Have Skill Set: Automation experience, industrial maintenance experience, and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Overview:
We are seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to support maintenance and automation equipment in a manufacturing environment. This position will focus primarily on the mechanical aspects of automated production equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience with automated machinery and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. PLC troubleshooting is not a primary responsibility of this position.
Job Duties:
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with automation and production equipment.
- Inspect machinery and equipment to identify potential maintenance issues.
- Perform mechanical repairs and adjustments to minimize equipment downtime.
- Support the installation, maintenance, and modification of automated equipment.
- Work with mechanical components such as conveyors, motors, drives, pneumatic systems, and other industrial equipment.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintenance practices.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment issues.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to resolve equipment problems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in industrial maintenance, automation maintenance, or a similar manufacturing maintenance role.
- Hands-on experience working with automated production equipment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Ability to work with mechanical, pneumatic, and related industrial systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, or equipment documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work the assigned Wednesday–Sunday schedule and either day or night shift.
- PLC programming or troubleshooting experience is not 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.
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.