Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Job Summary

Mallard Manufacturing, a Mac Lean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Sterling, IL. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve electrical equipment and industrial control systems that support safe, reliable manufacturing operations.

• Location:
  
  Sterling, IL
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site
• Schedule:
  
  1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
• Pay: $20-$30/hour
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time / Hourly
• Overtime:
  Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Mallard Manufacturing, a Mac Lean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Sterling, IL. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve electrical equipment and industrial control systems that support safe, reliable manufacturing operations.

• Location:
  
  Sterling, IL
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site
• Schedule:
  
  1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
• Pay: $20-$30/hour
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time / Hourly
• Overtime:
  Overtime may be required based on business needs.

• Provide moderately complex technical support for electrical and engineering challenges in the manufacturing environment, including support during construction activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, skilled repairs, installation, and upgrades on manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and solve development problems, analyze test information, and resolve design-related issues.
• Create or modify diagrams and prepare engineering specifications for experimental electronics.
• Assist with the design, evaluation, and repair of electrical equipment while completing required documentation accurately.
• Perform equipment maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, calibration, and numerical control tasks to support equipment functionality and reliability.
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

• High school education.
• Typically 2+ years of experience in a technical role with solid working knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform assigned work with occasional supervision and oversight.
• Experience using hand tools and interpreting electrical diagrams.
• Proficiency in equipment maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform calibration and numerical control tasks and maintain accurate process documentation.
• Strong manual dexterity and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret work instructions accurately.

This role involves hands-on work in a manufacturing environment and requires:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle small objects.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working from elevated platforms.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligible employees across Mac Lean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well‑being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee…