Engineering And Maintenance Manager

Position: Maintenance Manager

Location: Near Bensenville, IL

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $110k-130k/yr

About the Opportunity:

Sterling Engineering is looking for an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to join a respected manufacturer specializing in heating components near Bensenville, IL. This is a great chance to work with a company that offers excellent benefits and values promoting from within to support career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and manage all maintenance activities for equipment and systems.
• Supervise and support the maintenance team, and coordinate tasks with external contractors.
• Develop and conduct ongoing training for maintenance staff to enhance skills and safety.
• Oversee and improve the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program to maintain ISO certification.
• Create and manage a comprehensive maintenance inventory and parts system.
• Maintain detailed machine and facility operator/service manuals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including OSHA LOTO and NFPA 70E.
• Lead and coordinate machinery installations, plant relocations, and equipment/system moves.
• Oversee building systems such as electrical, pneumatic, communication, water, and HVAC.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• At least 5 years of management experience in industrial maintenance.
• 10+ years’ experience in maintenance, planning, or facilities engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and schematics.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems

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.