Field Service Technician

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:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 MSHAHands 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

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Ann Marie 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…