Flender
Maintenance Tech
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 Maintenance Tech to join our team in Elgin, IL. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career. The job typically requires a technical degree, or equivalent, and 10+ years of experience. Administrative and hands on duties to include but not limited to, participation in facilities, machinery, and equipment repairs with outside contractors. Supports facility inspections. Participates in the monitoring and scheduling of semi-complex facility, machine, equipment activities, and service/request calls. Work involves planning and performing work relating to the repair of buildings and grounds, mechanical and/or electrical equipment repair, installation and removal of equipment; and repairing building, floors, stairs, etc. Maintain SAP maintenance module. Create requisitions in SAP. Yearly maintenance contracts with vendors, emergency purchase orders with vendors. Reconcile all invoice discrepancies with vendor and accounting. OEE of test stands and equipment. TPM of machines and equipment. Manages all vendors when on site. Plans and performs jobs of installing and maintaining a variety of electrical equipment such as control panels, switchboards, junction boxes, PLC components, Inverter repair and programming, switches, etc. Connects and disconnects electric powered machines, replaces fuses and sets circuit breakers on high and low voltage circuits. Diagnoses electrical trouble. Works from wiring diagrams. Planning may involve determination of method and sequence of operation and selection of materials to be used. Under limited supervision and with minimal technical guidance, keeps plant machinery and mechanical equipment in good repair. Examines machines to diagnose trouble, dismantles machines, replaces defective parts, reassembles machines and makes necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation. May occasionally make replacement parts. Operators at this level perform intermediate troubleshooting, work with limited technical guidance and may provide work training to less experienced maintenance staff. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. As required, may be required to oversee quality and workmanship of fellow team members. Responsibilities: Review OEE of test stands, Drive TPM for selected machines. Record maintenance and repair work performed and costs of the work in SAP maintenance module. Create reports from SAP. Manages outside vendors when at plant. Document and report for monthly operations review. Manage with vendors and indirect purchasing manager for emergency purchase orders and maintenance contracts for the equipment, building, and grounds. Reconcile all invoice discrepancies with vendor and accounting. Maintain SAP maintenance module. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings and grounds does not deteriorate. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing device. Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, inverters, PLC's, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Repair or replace defective equipment parts. Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment with limited supervision in order to diagnose machine malfunctions. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams. Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Align and balance new equipment after installation. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools. Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery found in cafeterias, offices, and factories. Required and Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. Knowledge of: Methods used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities, safety practices and procedures related to the building. Knowledge of SAP for maintenance, requisitions and purchase orders. Skills and Abilities to: Effectively use a variety of hand and power tools; operate a forklift; read blueprints; review and identify projects needed to be serviced by outside contractors; follow oral and/or written instructions; maintain work logs; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments. Pay Range: $70,000-$85,000 annual base. Flender Benefits: Paid Time Off (18 Days) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account 401k (6% Employer Match) Employee Assistance Program 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.
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 Maintenance Tech to join our team in Elgin, IL. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career. The job typically requires a technical degree, or equivalent, and 10+ years of experience. Administrative and hands on duties to include but not limited to, participation in facilities, machinery, and equipment repairs with outside contractors. Supports facility inspections. Participates in the monitoring and scheduling of semi-complex facility, machine, equipment activities, and service/request calls. Work involves planning and performing work relating to the repair of buildings and grounds, mechanical and/or electrical equipment repair, installation and removal of equipment; and repairing building, floors, stairs, etc. Maintain SAP maintenance module. Create requisitions in SAP. Yearly maintenance contracts with vendors, emergency purchase orders with vendors. Reconcile all invoice discrepancies with vendor and accounting. OEE of test stands and equipment. TPM of machines and equipment. Manages all vendors when on site. Plans and performs jobs of installing and maintaining a variety of electrical equipment such as control panels, switchboards, junction boxes, PLC components, Inverter repair and programming, switches, etc. Connects and disconnects electric powered machines, replaces fuses and sets circuit breakers on high and low voltage circuits. Diagnoses electrical trouble. Works from wiring diagrams. Planning may involve determination of method and sequence of operation and selection of materials to be used. Under limited supervision and with minimal technical guidance, keeps plant machinery and mechanical equipment in good repair. Examines machines to diagnose trouble, dismantles machines, replaces defective parts, reassembles machines and makes necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation. May occasionally make replacement parts. Operators at this level perform intermediate troubleshooting, work with limited technical guidance and may provide work training to less experienced maintenance staff. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. As required, may be required to oversee quality and workmanship of fellow team members. Responsibilities: Review OEE of test stands, Drive TPM for selected machines. Record maintenance and repair work performed and costs of the work in SAP maintenance module. Create reports from SAP. Manages outside vendors when at plant. Document and report for monthly operations review. Manage with vendors and indirect purchasing manager for emergency purchase orders and maintenance contracts for the equipment, building, and grounds. Reconcile all invoice discrepancies with vendor and accounting. Maintain SAP maintenance module. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings and grounds does not deteriorate. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing device. Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, inverters, PLC's, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Repair or replace defective equipment parts. Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment with limited supervision in order to diagnose machine malfunctions. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams. Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Align and balance new equipment after installation. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools. Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery found in cafeterias, offices, and factories. Required and Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. Knowledge of: Methods used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities, safety practices and procedures related to the building. Knowledge of SAP for maintenance, requisitions and purchase orders. Skills and Abilities to: Effectively use a variety of hand and power tools; operate a forklift; read blueprints; review and identify projects needed to be serviced by outside contractors; follow oral and/or written instructions; maintain work logs; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments. Pay Range: $70,000-$85,000 annual base. Flender Benefits: Paid Time Off (18 Days) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account 401k (6% Employer Match) Employee Assistance Program 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.