Equipment Maintenance Technician - Night Shift at Flex in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

Flex is a leading sketch-to-scale™ solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. With more than 200,000 professionals across 30 countries and a promise to help make the world Live Smarter™, the company provides innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, real-time supply chain insight and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries and end-markets. For more information please visit our careers page at www.flex.com. 

                      

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  Industry: Electrical / Electronic Manufacturing


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  Type: Public Company


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  NASDAQ: FLEX


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  Headquarters: 2 Changi South Lane, Singapore, 486123


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  Company Size: 10,001+ employees


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  Website: www.flex.com
  

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Job Description

The Equipment Maintenance Technician - Night shift will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL. Will be the responsible for the maintenance and technical support of highly automated manufacturing solutions for a high-volume medical device application.

"This is a night shift position. If selected you will be provided a $3,000 USD Sign On Bonus after 45 days of employment".

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Intense collaboration


• Passionate customer focus


• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution


• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement


• Relentless drive to win

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do…

• Analyze reject, downtime, vision data and operator input to actively identify causes of yield/productivity loss


• Perform complex/precise mechanical adjustments and troubleshoot precision mechanisms/devices to maintain optimal line performance


• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex systems, including precision mechanical cam driven motions, rotary & linear servos, pneumatic actuators and a wide variety of sensors/measuring devices


• Respond to machine alarms as they occur, identify the root cause, correct as needed


• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and vacuum systems and return to serviceability


• Repair and maintain electrical controls on molding, assembly and packaging machines


• Repair pick and place tooling, mechanical systems, and controls, calibrate and adjust pick/place points


• Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts


• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components


• Rebuild and repair critical devices and components


• Assist automation team in validation and Measurement System Analysis of automated systems


• Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers


• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method


• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components


• Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications

 Here is some of what you’ll need (required)…

• High School Diploma


• Minimum 2-year experience working in manufacturing operations as a technician/mechanic


• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems/devices.


• Working knowledge of electrical and control systems/devices


• Understanding of PLCs, I/O and logic


• Understanding of automated manufacturing principles and techniques


• Strong awareness of safety


• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts


• Ability to monitor the process and show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues


• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with customers, management, peers, and direct reports


• Well versed in the use of precision measuring devices and inspection tools


• Proper usage of tools and measuring equipment

Here are a few of our preferred experiences…

• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Vocational Training preferred


• Experience with high-volume manufacturing of medical device, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, automotive, or electronics applications


• Hands-on individual with excellent mechanical aptitude, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.


• Experience working in a FDA-regulated facility


• Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools


• Previous experience maintaining and repairing variable speed motors strongly desired


• Previous experience maintaining and repairing high-speed robotics and production equipment strongly desired


• Prior experience maintaining vision systems desired


• Prior experience maintaining and troubleshooting adhesive dispense systems desired

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision


• Life Insurance


• Matching 401K


• PTO


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Operations

Relocation

Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Flex does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Flex provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within Flex will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Flex will contact you if it is determined that your background is a match to the required skills required for this position. Thank you for considering a career with Flex.

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