Job Description

Title: Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Location: Manteno, IL

Hire Type: Contract to hire

**Shift ***: 1st shift *

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 Technician

We 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