Highlights
Industrial Electrical Technician We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician to support electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and automation within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, wiring, control panels, relays, breakers, and circuits.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manteno, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $32–$38 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Title: Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Location: Manteno, IL
Hire Type: Contract to hire
**Shift **: 1st shift and 2nd shift available
Compensation: $32-$38/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.
Industrial Electrical TechnicianWe are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician to support electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and automation within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for keeping production equipment and electrical systems running safely and efficiently. Responsibilities- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment
- Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, wiring, control panels, relays, breakers, and circuits
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to reduce equipment downtime
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and automated production equipment
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Support new equipment installations and production line upgrades
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
- Ensure electrical work meets applicable safety and electrical standards
- Partner with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability
Qualifications- 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs
Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience preferred
Ability to use multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment
High school diploma or equivalent required
Technical training, apprenticeship, or associate degree in a related field preferred
Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
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.