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Shop Mechanic/Welder

Sterling Engineering

Belvidere, IL

Filed under Manufacturing

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Shop Mechanic / Welder

Location: Belvidere, IL

Pay: $30/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K


We’re hiring a Shop Mechanic / Production Technician for a hands-on role supporting the repair, rebuilding, testing, and maintenance of industrial equipment.

What You'll Do:

  • Troubleshoot and test equipment electrically
  • Strip machines for electrical work
  • Repair and maintain shop tools and equipment
  • Perform mechanical work, machining, and welding
  • Recondition process, plastics, and centrifugal equipment
  • Operate forklifts and overhead cranes
  • Build crates and skids as needed
  • Support field service and occasional overnight travel
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop

What We're Looking For:

  • 3–4+ years of general shop, mechanical, or maintenance experience
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair experience
  • Experience with welding, lathes, drill presses, torches, or similar shop equipment
  • Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • OSHA 10 preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Ideal backgrounds: Shop Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Production Technician, Mechanical Technician, Welder/Fabricator, or Field Service Technician.

Interested? Apply today or message me directly to learn more!

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