Field Service Technician

Field Service TechnicianFlender 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.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 subassembliesTroubleshoot errors and advise on corrective actionEscalate technical issues to supporting engineering functionsSelf-motivated and able to think quickly and address issues as they ariseAbility to work a flexible work schedule as required (weekends may be required)Ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficientlyWrite customer facing reports, including photographyCreate expense reportsRequired 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 bearingsAdvanced mechanical skillsExperience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and ExcelPhysically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spacesAbility 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 timeFlexible travel scheduleHigh school diploma or equivalentMust meet body weight restrictions must allow safe use of ladders and equipment as required by the safety regulationsMust pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the positionDriving 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 StatesPreferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:Certification from MSHAHands on work experience as a Field Service or Wind Technician on a Wind FarmRelevant work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial, or automotive industryLathe experience is helpful but not requiredFlender 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.