Blueprints, Calibration, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Conveyor Systems, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electricity, Electromechanics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, HVAC, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Pumps, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Technical Drawing, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Welding
Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Hammond, IN 46323
Schedule:
- 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Pay: $29.00–$36.00/hour (Depending on Experience)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Hammond, IN to hire Electrical Maintenance Technician. This is a hands-on maintenance role supporting production equipment through troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical production equipment
- Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
- Install, align, and maintain motors, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic systems, HVAC equipment, and other plant machinery
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Maintain instrumentation and calibration equipment
- Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
- Fabricate or modify machine components using basic welding and fabrication techniques
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment while following company safety procedures
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical degree, certificate, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred
- Experience troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Strong PLC troubleshooting experience
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills for maintenance reporting
- Willingness to work scheduled and emergency overtime as needed
Preferred Skills:
- Industrial electrical maintenance experience
- Preventive maintenance experience
- Vocational or technical training in electrical maintenance
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and production operations
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.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
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