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Field Service Technician

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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. flender postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 471 days ago

flender median: 14 days open

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Field Service Technician

Company Description

Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 125 years.

We're now hiring a talented Field Service Technician join our team in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career.

For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The selected candidate will be required to go on field service calls to inspect, repair, install, and start-up gear units and other transmission parts on customer sites upon the request of service manager. The technician determines the cause of failure and possible corrective actions. The selected candidate must be able to read and work from blueprints, parts lists, and assembly protocols. There will be use of parts washers, freezers, ovens, cranes, fork trucks, presses, torches, hand, and power tools. The selected candidate will be responsible for disassembling units, inspecting disassembled parts, write up and reporting failed parts, and advise on replacement parts.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Service and maintenance on Flender standard gear units which include bevel, planetary, worm gear, mixer drive, mill drive, single and double screw extruder units, hoist and swing gear units, variator drives, marine drives, couplings and their subassemblies
  • Troubleshoot errors and advise on corrective action
  • Escalate technical issues to supporting engineering functions
  • Self-motivated and able to think quickly and address issues as they arise
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule as required (weekends may be required)
  • Ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently
  • Write customer facing reports, including photography
  • Create expense reports

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • 10 years prior experience in power transmission, heavy equipment assembly, or wind gearbox applications.
  • Equivalent of 5 years’ experience in field service operations in power transmissions may substitute #1.
  • Knowledge and experience with blueprints, metric system, work standards, ISO and quality documentation, basic gearing and bearings
  • Advanced mechanical skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders generally up to 125 meters in height or similar, ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
  • Flexible travel schedule
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must meet body weight restrictions must allow safe use of ladders and equipment as required by the safety regulations
  • Must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position
  • Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV (department of motor vehicles) checks of their license.
  • Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Certification from MSHA
  • Hands on work experience as a Field Service or Wind Technician on a Wind Farm
  • Relevant work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial, or automotive industry
  • Lathe experience is helpful but not required

Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:

AnnMarie Day

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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